He is remembered today with a monument on the Col de Galibier and the annual prize that 's awarded to the rider who conquers the highest pass of the Tour .
Desgrange died in 1940 .
Desgrange is remembered today with a monument on the Col de Galibier and the annual prize that 's awarded to the rider who conquers the highest pass of the Tour .
Desgrange died in 1940 .