Région
Pays de La Loire Tour
Région Pays de la Loire Tour is a French UCI 2.1 stage race held April 7-9, 2026 across the Pays de la Loire region. The 2026 edition followed its traditional three-stage format: two flat-to-rolling road stages favouring sprinters and puncheurs, plus an individual time trial that typically decides GC. The race is a popular sprint and early-season GC showcase for French Pro Teams and WorldTour squads.
Where to watch
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The route, day by day
Who to watch & what to watch for
Top Starters
Startlist TBD.
Jerseys
Fight for the overall
Narratives to watch
- Sprint opportunities vs. GC-deciding time trial - classic Loire formula
- Tune-up for the cobbled Classics and early-Ardennes riders
- Loire Valley wind a constant factor on exposed stages
Form book & lore
Dating from 1974 (as Circuit de la Sarthe), the race evolved into a Région Pays de la Loire event that attracts strong French and European teams as part of the Spring stage-race circuit. Past winners skew toward strong rouleurs and TT specialists.
When to tune in
Coverage via French regional TV and highlights on organiser YouTube. Watch the time trial stage closely - it typically decides GC.