The Critérium du Dauphiné is a French stage cycling race created in 1947 which takes place in the French Alps.
The Critérium is usually being disputed in June on a complete week and is considered as preparatory for the Tour de France.
It is renowned for its difficulty linked to its mountainous route and arrivals at altitude but also by the list of great champions who competed there.
Stage 1 – Issoire > Issoire – 182 km – 30th may
Stage 2 – Brioude > Saugues – 173 km – 31st may
Stage 3 – Langeac > Saint-Haon-le-Vieux – 171 km – 1st june
Stage 4 (ITT) – Firminy > Roche-la-Molière – 16,5 km – 2nd june
Stage 5 – Saint-Chamond > Saint-Vallier – 171km – 3rd june
Stage 6 – Loriol-sur-Drôme > Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse – 167 km – 4th june
Stage 7 – Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux > La Plagne – 171,5 km – 5th june
Stage 8 – La Léchère > Les Gets – 147 km – 6th june
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