Paris-Nice 2026 Route, Map: All stages schedule dates, Distance, teams list, watch live stream
The 2026 Paris-Nice route was unveiled on December 17, with eight days of racing featuring 1,245km of racing and 16,460 metres of elevation gain.
The route will take the peloton from Achères to Nice and features 27 classified climbs as well as a 23.5km team time trial in the middle of the race. The race runs between March 8, 2026 and March 15, 2026.
The organisers unveiled the course for the 84th Race to the Sun on Wednesday in Versailles, starting on Sunday, March 8th 2026 in Achères and finishing a week later in Nice. It’s a varied edition: chances for sprinters, wind-exposed days, a team time trial, punchy finales, and high-mountain stages.
Read on for all the details of the 2026 Paris-Nice route.
Matteo Jorgenson is the winner of Paris-Nice 2025, before Florian Lipowitz and Thymen Arensman. The stage from Nice to Nice was won by Magnus Sheffield.
How to watch 2026 Paris-Nice Online Live Steaming on TV/Channel.
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What is Paris-Nice 2026 Route: All 14 stages schedule dates, Distance.
The route offers a blend of flat, hilly, and time-trial stages designed to challenge all types of riders and to keep the overall classification open throughout the week-long event. Here is a detailed breakdown of the stages:
Stage 1 (March 8): Ach̬res to Carrieres-sous-Poissy (171.2 km) РAn initial flat stage promising a sprint finish or breakaway opportunities to set the tone for the race.
Stage 2 (March 9): Épône to Montargis (187 km) – Another flat route, where sprinters and early breakaways will aim for the stage win.
Stage 3 (March 10): Cosne-sur-Loire to Pouilly-sur-Loire (23.5 km, Team Time Trial) – A crucial team time trial in the Loire Valley, often decisive for the general classification.
Stage 4 (March 11): Bourges to Uchon (195 KM) – Features hilly terrain, a test for the climbers and all-round riders, potentially shaking up the standings.
Stage 5 (March 12): Cormoranche-sur-Sa̫ne to Colombier-le-Vieux (205.4 KM)РAn hilly route through the Ard̬che region designed to create gaps among the contenders.
Stage 6 (March 13): Barbentane to Apt (179.3 KM)– Known for its climbs in the Luberon region, this stage favors breakaways and skilled climbers.
Stage 7 (March 14): Nice to Auron (138.7KM) – A mountain stage that serves as a key battleground for climbers to gain time ahead of the final day.
Stage 8 (March 15): Nice to Nice (145 KM) – The concluding circuit in Nice, generally a selective course with opportunities for sprinters to contest the final victory.
08.03.2026 - Stage 1 - 171.2 km - Medium Mountains -- Achères > Carrières-sous-Poissy
09.03.2026 - Stage 2 - 187 km - Medium Mountains -- Épône > Montargis
10.03.2026 - Stage 3 - 23.5 km - Team Time Trial -- Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire > Pouilly-sur-Loire
11.03.2026 - Stage 4 - 195 km - Flat, uphill finish -- Bourges > Uchon
12.03.2026 - Stage 5 - 205.4 km - Mountain -- Cormoranche-sur-Saône > Colombier-le-Vieux
13.03.2026 - Stage 6 - 179.3 km - Mountain -- Barbentane > Apt
14.03.2026 - Stage 7 - 138.7 km - Flat, uphill finish -- Nice > Auron
15.03.2026 - Stage 8 - 145 km - Mountain -- -- Nice > Auron
Full List of Paris–Nice 2026 Teams
Team Category Country
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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