The worlds number one stage racer Alberto Contador has shot into the leaders yellow jersey in Paris Nice, the climbing ace put the tours GC contenders to the test on stage fours mountain top finish up the 'mont�e Laurent Jalabert' in Mende in what was a repeat performance of three years ago when he first claimed Paris-Nice.
Contador went early attacking 1.6 km from the summit, but although the Spaniard is in yellow he only leads his compatriot Valverde by 24 seconds.
New Zealand's Sprint Ace Greg Henderson rest in 70th position overall at 8.30 behind the leaders.
