Photos: Scenery as star at Tour de France

The pack led by Ivan Basso of Italy, Vicenzo Nibali of Italy, and Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, climbs Port de Bales during the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 143.5 kilometers (89.2 miles) with start in Bagneres-de-Luchon and finish in Peyragudes, Pyrenees region, France, Thursday July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)