Sam Bennett and Primoz Roglic extend Tour de France jersey leads

Ireland's Sam Bennett, wearing the best sprinters green jersey, arrives for the start of the 17th stage. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, Pool)

Miguel Angel Lopez won stage 17 of the Tour de France at the summit of the Col de la Loze above Meribel as Primoz Roglic distanced Tadej Pogacar in the brutal finale to strengthen his grip on yellow.

As the gradients at the top of the 21-kilometre climb hit 24 per cent, the Colombian Lopez was able to ride away from the other contenders for a stage win that moves him up to third overall.