The route of the Critérium du Dauphiné which will take place from June 4 to June 11 was unveiled on Thursday February 16 with the highest finish in the history of the event.
The Tour de France (July 1 – 23) has proven to be a tailor-made route for climbers. The Critérium du Dauphiné will also be this year, a race to the advantage of these riders who were spoiled on Thursday February 16 when the route was announced. The race which will start from Chambon-sur-Lac (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) will be marked by a finish with the highest drop in the history of the event at La Bastille (Rhône-Alpes).
The 75th edition of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 will bring together 18 teams and from the start, there will be portions for the “punchers”. But it is the arrival that should be highly anticipated. The final bouquet promises to be sensational indeed. On Saturday June 10, there will be Col de la Croix de Fer at 2,067 m, a major challenge for the runners who will be able to gauge themselves before the final test in July. Competitors will also be faced with a very explosive final with the 1.8km climb to La Bastille at 14.2%.
What is the route of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023?
It’s a real preparation for the Tour de France which will pass through the five mountain ranges in 2023. The Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 will connect the Auvergne region to the Alps. The runners will cross 10 departments and will have to pedal 27 climbs for 21,505m of elevation gain.
What are the Criterium du Dauphiné 2023 dates?
The Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 unveiled on Thursday February 16 will take place from Sunday June 4 to Sunday June 11.
On which TV channel is the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 broadcast?
France Télévisions and Eurosport have television rights and will broadcast the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 to follow from June 4 to June 11.
What are the stages of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023?
The stages will this year be animated by duels of climbers. The fight promises to be fierce, a foretaste before the Tour de France in July.
- Sunday June 4 : Chambon-sur-lac – Chambon-sur-lac, 157.7km
- Monday, June 5 : Brassac-les-Mines – La Chaise-Dieu, 167.3 km
- Tuesday, June 6 : Monistrol-sur-Loire – The Hillside, 191.3km
- Wednesday, June 7 : Course – Belmont-de-la-Loire, 31.1 km
- Thursday June 8 : Cormoranche-Sur-Saône – Salins-les-Bains, 191.1 km
- Friday, June 9 : Nantua – Crest-Voland, 168.2 km
- Saturday June 10 : Porte-de-Savoie – Col de la Croix de Fer, 147.7 km
- Sunday June 11 : The Pont-de-Claix – The Bastille, 152.8 km