Two stages through southern France, with a Pyrenean mountain finish that settles the GC and tests pre-Tour climbing form.
La Route d'Occitanie 2026 runs two stages through southern France. The Pyrenean mountain stage provides the decisive GC test, and the compact format rewards riders who can deliver on the day without relying on multi-stage management.
La Route d'Occitanie 2026 runs two stages through southern France, with the Pyrenean mountain stage typically settling the GC. Eddie Dunbar won in 2025, and the race has a strong recent winners list including Brandon McNulty (2024), Ben O'Connor (2023), and Romain Bardet (2022). The compact format means every stage carries GC weight, and teams often use this race to rehearse their Tour de France mountain trains in the Pyrenees.
The mountain stage decides the GC. Tune in for the final climb, where gaps can open quickly on Pyrenean gradients.
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La Route d’Occitanie 2026 runs Jun 18–19, 2026. Stage start and end times are listed on the race and stage pages.
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Defending champion: Eddie Dunbar
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Eddie Dunbar |
| 2024 | Brandon McNulty |
| 2023 | Ben O Connor |
| 2022 | Romain Bardet |
| 2021 | Elie Gesbert |
| 2019 | Egan Bernal |
