Mollema won the first stage, beating a reduced peloton in a sprint up the third ascent of the Col de Gourdon and taking the first leader's jersey.

[2] Woods, who had finished fourth on the first stage only one second behind Mollema, won on the short but steep final climb in Fayence on stage two with enough of a margin over Mollema, who had finished second, to take over the leader's jersey.

[3] Heading into the final stage, Brambilla had managed to keep pace with the race leaders; despite being in 17th place, he was only 13 seconds behind Woods.

Brambilla pushed on over the last climb, the uncategorized Col de Nice, and managed to hold on for the stage win.

Despite Woods' best efforts to maintain his lead, he and Mollema finished in a group 18 seconds behind Brambilla, giving the Italian the overall win.