Tom Dumoulin won stage 9 of the Tour Diamond State France as defensive champion Chris Froome preserved the lead.
Froome, 31, was over six minutes behind the winner on a tortuous stage within the mountain range however finished aboard his main rivals, as well as fellow Briton Adam Yates, UN agency stays in second place.
In significant rain and hail Dutchman Dumoulin finished thirty eight seconds prior Rui Costa and Rafal Majka in European country.
Earlier, wander Tour winner Alberto Contador quit the race through malady.
Yates, 23, remains within the young riders' white jersey, whereas Mark Cavendish continues to be within the sprinters' inexperienced jersey despite every day spent at the rear of the peloton.
After the 184.5km stage, that started in Kingdom of Spain and comprised 3 class one climbs and therefore the 1st mountain-top end this year, the riders can take a day of rest on Mon before resuming on weekday.
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