I planned to hike the 17km up La Toussuire but only 30 minutes in to my hike, Fien drove by and gave me a lift! So while I avoided a 34km round trip hike, I am looking forward to bed. Enjoy this photo gallery!
Vincenzo Nibali won the stage, gaining 1'20″ and moving up to fourth on GC.
Nairo Quintana was flying up the climb as if he didn't already have close to 60km of climbing in his legs from today alone. A late attack saw the Colombian grab 0'32″ from Chris Froome in a case of “too little, too late” for the top step on the podium.
Captain America had Froome's back today.
Robert Gesink and Alberto Contador.
Romain Bardet.
Andrew Talansky moved up one slot to eleventh today. He will try to gain at least 0'58″ tomorrow to sneak into the top ten for the second time in his career.
Matthias Frank and Rafal Majka.
Ruben Plaza.
Cyril Gautier and Steven Kruijswijk.
Serge Pauwels.
Jose Herrada.
Merhawi Kudus.
Perrick Fedrigo.
Tanel Kangert.
Daniel Teklehaimanot.
Colombian Jarlinson Pantano appreciated his countrymen as they gave him a helpful push up the mountain.
Dan Martin.
Australians Mick Rogers and Adam Hansen.
Joaquim Rodriguez started the stage in polka dots, but tied with Romain Bardet. The AG2R rider picked up enough points to wear the jersey himself.
Green giants Peter Sagan and Ryder Hesjedal.
Pierre Rolland.
Lars Bak.
Nelson Oliveira and Leo König.
Stijn Devolder.
Rohan Dennis was among the leaders of the first group.
Simon Geschke.
Svein Tuft and Tim Wellens.
An Astana rider descends while the peloton creeps closer to the finish.
Matteo Trentin and Immanol Erviti.
Ramunas Navardauskas.
The bunch climbing.
Lantern rouge on the stage Jacopo Guarnieri.
Tomorrow will be madness when the peloton ascends Alpe d'Huez. It's the last chance for the GC riders to take back some time in the maillot jaune. Today Nibali leapfrogged Contador, Gesink, and Thomas while Quintana gained some time. No major GC shakeup is expected for tomorrow but it'll be fun to see them all try! Cannondale Garmin will try to get Talansky into the top ten. Should be a real barn burner!