The Critérium du Dauphiné is back for its 77th edition, from June 8 to June 15, 2025. This prestigious eight-day race in southeastern France is more than just a warm-up for the Tour de France, it’s a battleground where top contenders wants to shine.

A Race Steeped in History

Since its first edition in 1947, the Dauphiné has been a proving ground for cycling legends. Riders like Bernard Hinault, Luis Ocaña, and Chris Froome have all claimed multiple victories here. Winning the Dauphiné often signals readiness for Tour de France success.

The 2025 Route :

This year’s route covers 1200 kilometers over eight stages, featuring a blend of hilly terrains, a crucial time trial, and challenging mountain finishes.

Key Stages :

Stage 4 (June 11) : Charmes-sur-Rhône to Saint-Péray – A 17.4 km individual time trial that could shake up the general classification.

 6th stage (June 13) : Valserhône to Combloux – 126.7 km with the Mont-Saxonnex climb (5.5 km at 8.6%) and a summit finish.

Stage 7 (June 14) : Grand-Aigueblanche to Valmeinier 1800 – 131.6 km with a challenging mountain finish that could be decisive.

The Big Three : Pogacar, Vingegaard, and Evenepoel

For the first time since the 2024 Tour de France, the podium trio reunites :

Tadej Pogacar – After finishing fourth in his only previous Dauphiné appearance in 2020, the Slovenian is eager to add this title to his palmarès.

Jonas Vingegaard – The 2023 Dauphiné winner and two-time Tour de France champion aims to reclaim his dominance.

Remco Evenepoel – The Belgian prodigy seeks to improve upon his previous seventh-place finish and demonstrate his climbing prowess.

Their presence sets the stage for an epic showdown, offering fans a preview of potential Tour de France battles.

Other Contenders to Watch

Beyond the headline trio, several riders could make a great Dauphiné :

Mattias Skjelmose –  Carlos Rodríguez – Lenny Martinez – Enric Mas – Felix Gall…

When & Where to Watch Critérium du Dauphiné 2025

📅 Dates : June 8 – 15, 2025

📍 Start : Domérat

🏁 Finish: Plateau du Mont-Cenis

📺 Live Coverage: Eurosport / FranceTV