Stephane Rossetto confirmed that he belongs to the pro level in his first year at Cofidis when he finished fourth in the Route du Sud that was dominated by Alberto Contador and Nairo Quintana.

"I'm happy with my Oute du Sud," he told Directvelo. "My 4th place is not a surprise. It shows that the work pays off and is a reward for the people that believe in me, especially my coaches. (Alberto) Contador and (Nairo) Quintana are a level far above me. I'm not a pure climber. If I recover weel, my next goal is the French TT championships next Thursday."