WorldTour racing on the Breton coast, where short climbs, crosswinds, and tactical finales reward opportunism.
Bretagne Classic 2026 takes place on August 30 in Plouay, continuing a race that dates back to 1931 and carries the name of the regional newspaper that helped found it. The route threads through the Morbihan countryside with short, steep climbs and exposed stretches where Atlantic weather shapes the racing.
The 2026 Bretagne Classic - Ouest-France brings the full WorldTour field to Plouay for a late-August day of racing shaped by short climbs, narrow roads, and exposed stretches where crosswinds can split the field. The Ty Marrec and Cote de Lann Vrihan climbs return in the final circuits, rewarding riders who can accelerate out of corners and handle repeated selective pressure.
A WorldTour one-day race in Brittany. The route loops around Plouay with short, steep climbs repeated in the final circuits.
Coverage for Bretagne Classic – Ouest-France 2026 in US depends on broadcaster rights. Check the Watch tab for the latest availability.
Bretagne Classic – Ouest-France 2026 runs Aug 30, 2026. Stage start and end times are listed on the race and stage pages.
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Defending champion: Arnaud De Lie
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Arnaud De Lie |
| 2024 | Marc Hirschi |
| 2023 | Valentin Madouas |
| 2022 | Wout van Aert |
| 2021 | Benoit Cosnefroy |
| 2020 | Michael Matthews |
| 2019 | Sep Vanmarcke |
| 2018 | Oliver Naesen |
| 2017 | Elia Viviani |
| 2016 | Oliver Naesen |
