In Orne, the Tour de France will pass through this village of 500 inhabitants

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“I heard the news the evening of the presentation,” remembers Jacky Alleau, mayor of Ménil-Hubert-sur-Orne (Orne). “I received a message from a friend who asked me how the work was going because we were going to receive motorists soon, but especially cyclists. »
After a quick inquiry, the elected official understands the situation: the Tour de France, biggest cycling event in the worldwill cross his commune. “My first reaction was to say to myself: phew, it’s July 10, 2025, so the road work in the town will be finished. »

An announcement kept secret

The mayor affirms that he was not informed in advance of the passage of the platoon through his town. “They manage to keep the secret until the end. They obviously went to Ménil-Hubert-sur-Orne before the presentation, but they don't say anything », indicates Jacky Alleau.

Since the announcement, no contact either: “but this is only the beginning. »

Cyclists will take the RD25, road work on which will start soon. “It will be a beautiful road, a real billiards table », Announces the elected official.

“Come on Poulidor! »

An event like this is necessarily good news for the small town. “ It's great! In terms of tourism, for hotels, lodges, campsites, guest houses… this will bring people back,” warns the mayor.

The biggest cycling event in the world in the village of 500 inhabitants, that doesn't happen every day: “I remember seeing it once in Ménil-Hubert-sur-Orne. Besides, I placed myself on the climb that they are going to take this year and I wrote on the ground: Come on Poulidor. So yes, it must have been a long time. »

A beautiful party

Professionals will face the four kilometers of climb from Pont-d'Ouilly. “There is not a high percentage, but it is difficult”, testifies the connoisseur of the place. “I imagine there will be people on the climb, it will be a beautiful party and a good time to be had. »

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