Vineyard gravel, October crosswinds, and the last major European one-day race of the season.
Paris-Tours 2026 is scheduled for October 11, covering approximately 215 kilometers from the Paris region south to Tours. The route includes vineyard gravel sectors that have transformed the race since 2018, adding technical difficulty and creating unpredictable finishes. As the last major European one-day race of the season, it attracts riders chasing a final statement before the calendar ends.
The 2026 Paris-Tours sends riders south from the Paris region to Tours over roughly 215 kilometers of mostly flat roads that become chaotic in the final 80 kilometers. Vineyard gravel sectors near Tours, late climbs, and exposed crosswinds turn what looks like a sprinters race into a test of versatility and nerve.
The last major European one-day race of the season. Vineyard gravel sectors near Tours, late climbs, and an exposed run-in create an unpredictable finish that can end in a solo win, a small group sprint, or a bunch finish.
You can watch Paris-Tours Elite 2026 in US on Peacock. Check the Watch tab for live links and coverage notes.
Paris-Tours Elite 2026 runs Oct 11, 2026. Stage start and end times are listed on the race and stage pages.
Broadcast options include Peacock, depending on your location.
Defending champion: Matteo Trentin (2025)
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Matteo Trentin |
| 2024 | Christophe Laporte |
| 2023 | Riley Sheehan |
| 2022 | Arnaud Demare |
| 2021 | Arnaud Demare |
| 2020 | Casper Pedersen |
