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 – Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule > Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule – 172,5 km – june, 2nd
Stage 2 – Gannat > Col de la Loge – 142 km – june, 3rd
Stage 3 – Celles-sur-Durolle > Les Estables – 181,7 km – june, 4th
Stage 4 (ITT) – Saint-Germain-Laval > Neulise – 34,4 km – june, 5th
Stage 5 – Amplepuis > Saint-Priest – 167 km – june, 6th
Stage 6 – Hauterives > Le Collet d’Allevard – 174,1 km – june, 7th
Stage 7 – Albertville > Samoëns 1600 – 155,3 km – june, 8th
Stage 8 – Thônes > Plateau des Glières – 160,6 km – june, 9th
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