French weather hasn’t been newsworthy since August, 2003.
Snow-capped Alps not a worry, say Tour organisers
(AFP) – 4 hours ago
GAP, France — Tour de France officials said Tuesday they were “not worried” by snowfall high up in the Alps a day before the peloton tackles three days in the mountains.Some of the highest peaks in the Alps have been subject to snow in recent days, prompting fears that stages may have to be changed.
Race course director Jean-Francois Pescheux said organisers were keeping a close watch on weather conditions and would make “arrangements when and if necessary”.
