Critérium du Dauphiné
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.
During last year’s edition, David Gaudu won the third stage after a hilly sprint against leaders !
Stage 1 – Chambon-sur-Lac > Chambon-sur-Lac – 157,7 km – june, 4th
Stage 2 – Brassac-les-Mines > La Chaise-Dieu – 167,3 km – june, 5th
Stage 3 – Monistrol-sur-Loire > Le Coteau – 191,3 km – june, 6th
Stage 4 (chrono) – Cours > Belmont-de-la-Loire – 31,1 km – june, 7th
Stage 5 – Cormoranche-sur-Saône > Salins-les-Bains – 191,1 km – june, 8th
Stage 6 – Nantua > Crest-Voland – 168,2 km – june, 9th
Stage 7 – Porte-de-Savoie > Col de la Croix de Fer – 147,7 km – june, 10th
Stage 8 – Le Pont-de-Claix > La Bastille – Grenoble Alpes Métropole – 152,8 km – june, 11th
No comment