Stage seven in pictures

Benoit Joachim of Luxembourg congratulates new overall leader Alberto Elli

Italian riders Salvatore Commesso, right, and Michele Bartoli chat whilst riding during the stage

Three Italians - overall leader Alberto Elli, best young cyclist Salvatore Commesso and best climber Paulo Bettini

American cyclists Lance Armstrong, left, and Jonathan Vaughters share a light moment while riding in the pack

Marcel Wust of Germany, left, crosses the finish line ahead of his compatriot Erik Zabel to take second place

Overall leader Alberto Elli of Italy congratulates Frenchman Christophe Agnolutto on taking stage 7