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The mountain is part of the Tour lore and all cycling fans cherish the memorable duel to the summit between French rivals Jacques Anquetil and Raymond Poulidor back in 1964.

Anquetil went on that year to become the first five-time Tour winner.

The climb up the dormant volcano has delivered some extraordinary stories over the years including an epic duel between Raymond Poulidor and five-time winner Jacques Anquetil in 1964.

In 1964, French rivals Jacques Anquetil and Raymond Poulidor contested a memorable fight to the summit.

Mr. Anquetil said his attention had begun to wander.