Kim Kirchen (Columbia) took the yellow jersey in the classement général with Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) and Stefan Schumacher (Gerolsteiner) coming in second and third. Meanwhile, two-time Tour de France Lanterne Rouge, Wim Vansevenant, is securing his position in last place. The winner of this sixth stage is Riccado Ricco (Saunier Duval).

Tomorrow, stage 7, sees the riders going through the Massif Central, going up the Puy Mary, then down to Aurillac.