After stage 2 in Sheffield and stage 10 at La Planche des Belles Filles, Vincenzo Nibali increased his lead by winning in the Alps. He arrived solo in Chamrousse to claim his third stage win.
Alexander Kristoff from Norway was the first to cross the finish line of this stage. The 27-year old from Stavanger put an end to three years of Norwegian waiting for a stage win at the Tour.
Tony Gallopin claimed a valuable victory in Oyonnax, only a few days after his success on Bastille Day. Italian champion Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.
Vincenzo Nibali took the yellow jersey back and became the super favorite of the Tour de France. Alberto Contador crashed and at half way into the stage, he decided to abandon the race.
