Arthur Vichot

Arthur Vichot takes the second stage of the Tour du Haut Var, and with it, the overall title

The Ag2r-La Mondiale rider avoids a late-race crash as Arthur Vichor earns the stage win in Nice

The young FDJ rider is last man standing from a long break, then catches Chavanel and Gallopin off their guard

Vichot prevails in a three-way tie on time to win the 45th edition of the race

Frenchman wins stage after HC climb of the Col du Grand Colombier

• 1. Arthur VICHOT, (FRA) Française des Jeux, in 5:25:12
• 2. Thierry HUPOND, (FRA) Skil-Shimano, at 0
• 3. Cyril GAUTIER, (FRA) Europcar, at 0
• 4. Laurent MANGEL, (FRA) Saur-Sojasun, at 0
• 5. Romain HARDY, (FRA) Bretagne-Schuller, at 0