 Behind , Team Sky were leading the main group up the Montée de Valmorel , with the pace dislodging numerous riders . Alejandro Valverde ( Movistar Team ) attempted to chase down Busche , but was brought back with less than 3 km ( 1 @.@ 9 mi ) remaining . After losing time in the previous day 's time trial , Alberto Contador of Saxo – Tinkoff attacked the group , but was chased down by Team Sky 's Chris Froome ; Froome and Contador were able to catch Busche in the closing stages , with Froome kicking on to take the stage victory and the race leader 's yellow and blue jersey , as Dennis had been dropped in the final 2 km ( 1 @.@ 2 mi ) of the stage . Dennis ultimately fell to third in the general classification , as Froome 's team @-@ mate Richie Porte was also able to move ahead by two seconds , but he maintained his lead in the young rider classification . 
