The Tour de France organizers have officially confirmed a route change - actually a cut - for tomorrow's stage, from Albertville to La Plagne. Here is the statement released by ASO this evening:

The discovery of an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis that affected a cattle farm located at Col des Saisies made the culling of animals necessary. In light of the farmers' distress and to ensure the regular running of the race, it was decided, in agreement with the competent authorities, to modify the route of the 19th stage (Albertville-La Plagne) and avoid the climb to Col des Saisies.

The start ceremony will take place as planned at the exit of Albertville. After a 7 km parade, the riders will head towards the D925, where the official start will be given. The race will then resume the original route just before Beaufort (at km 52.4 of the original program). Due to this modification, which in particular bypasses the Col des Saisies, the stage will now cover a total distance of 95 km instead of the initial 129.9 km. Consequently, the neutral start will be given at 14:30, one hour later than initially planned.

The other four climbs originally planned will be tackled regularly, namely Côte d'Héry-sur-Ugine, Col du Pré, Cormet de Roselend, and La Plagne.