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2026 Paris–Nice route revealed in Versailles

The 2026 Paris–Nice blends tradition with innovation: a historic opening stage, a rare team time trial, and a revamped finale. With Jorgenson defending and a deep field of challengers, it promises to be one of the most strategically important “Race to the Sun” editions in recent years.

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2026 Paris–Nice route revealed in Versailles

The 2026 Paris–Nice will run from March 8–15, 2026, covering 1,245 km with 16,460 m of elevation gain. It starts in Achères (northwest of Paris) and finishes in Nice, featuring a 23.5 km team time trial and 27 classified climbs.

2026 Paris–Nice Stage Highlights

- Stage 1 (Achères → Carrières-sous-Poissy): 171.2 km tribute to the historic Polymultipliée de Chanteloup race. Includes two laps of the Côte de Chanteloup-les-Vignes (1.1 km at 8.3%). Puncheurs and Classics specialists could shine here.
- Stage 2 (Épône → Montargis): Crosses the Gâtinais plains, exposed to crosswinds, likely a sprinters’ stage.
- Stage 4: 23.5 km team time trial — a rare inclusion in Paris–Nice, seen as a key pre-Tour de France test.
- Final Weekend:
- Stage 7: Starts on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.
- Stage 8: Finishes at the Riviera stadium, breaking tradition due to municipal elections.

2026 Paris–Nice Contenders

Defending Champion is Matteo Jorgenson (Visma Lease a Bike), winner in 2024 and 2025. Contenders are Simon Yates, João Almeida, Juan Ayuso, Cian Uijtdebroeks, Mattias Skjelmose, plus French hopes Kévin Vauquelin, Lenny Martinez, and David Gaudu.
 
 The team time trial and summit finish make this edition a vital Tour de France preparation race, testing both collective strength and climbing form. Wind & Crosswinds in Early stages across plains could split the peloton. 27 climbs ensure GC riders must be sharp from day one. With the finish at the Riviera stadium instead of the Promenade des Anglais, tactics may differ from tradition.

2026 Paris–Nice Stages

1 March 8, 2026 Achères → Carrières-sous-Poissy 171.2 km - Tribute to Polymultipliée de Chanteloup; Côte de Chanteloup-les-Vignes (1.1 km at 8.3%), puncheur finish
2 March 9, 2026 Épône → Montargis 180 km - Crosses Gâtinais plains; exposed to crosswinds, likely sprint stage
3 March 10, 2026 Montargis → Nevers 190 km - Rolling terrain, suited to breakaways
4 March 11, 2026 Team Time Trial 23.5 km - Rare inclusion; major GC test before Tour de France
5 March 12, 2026 Saint-Étienne → Sisteron  200 km - Long transitional stage, hilly finale
6 March 13, 2026 Sisteron → Auron 180 km - Summit finish at Auron, decisive mountain test
7 March 14, 2026 Nice → Nice 150 km - Punchy climbs around Nice, GC shake-up
8 March 15, 2026 Nice → Riviera Stadium 120 km - Revamped final stage, tactical finale due to election logistics
 

2026 Paris–Nice Teams

Alpecin – Premier Tech WorldTeam Belgium
Bahrain Victorious WorldTeam Bahrain
Decathlon CMA CGM Team WorldTeam France
EF Education – EasyPost WorldTeam United States
Groupama – FDJ United WorldTeam France
INEOS Grenadiers WorldTeam United Kingdom
Lidl – Trek WorldTeam Germany
Lotto Intermarché WorldTeam Belgium
Movistar Team WorldTeam Spain
NSN Cycling Team WorldTeam Switzerland
Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe WorldTeam Germany
Soudal Quick-Step WorldTeam Belgium
Team Jayco AlUla WorldTeam Australia
Team Picnic PostNL WorldTeam Netherlands
Team Visma | Lease a Bike WorldTeam Netherlands
UAE Team Emirates – XRG WorldTeam United Arab Emirates
Uno-X Mobility WorldTeam Norway
XDS Astana Team WorldTeam Kazakhstan
Cofidis ProTeam France
Pinarello – Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team ProTeam Switzerland
Tudor Pro Cycling Team ProTeam Switzerland
TotalEnergies ProTeam France
 
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