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 finished 9th on general classification and therefore won the young rider jersey.
Stage 1 – La Voulte-sur-Rhône > Beauchastel – 192 km – 5th june
Stage 2 – Saint-Péray > Brives-Charensac – 170 km – 6th june
Stage 3 – Saint-Paulien > Chastreix-Sancy – 169 km – 7th june
Stage 4 (ITT) – Montbrison > La Bâtie d’Urfé – 31,9 km – 8th june
Stage 5 – Thizy-les-Bourgs > Chaintré – 162,5 km – 9th june
Stage 6 – Rives > Gap – 196,5 km – 10th june
Stage 7 – Saint-Chaffrey > Vaujany – 135 km – 11th june
Stage 8 – Saint-Alban-Leysse > Plateau de Solaison – 139 km – 12th june
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