Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes set to begin with cycling stages
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine, starts June 7 in France. This eight-day race features challenging stages across mountainous terrain, catering primarily to climbers. Defending champion Tadej Pogacar and other top riders are absent, making way for younger cyclists like Paul Seixas to shine. The live stream is available exclusively on Peacock, with daily coverage for each stage detailed in the schedule.
- •Race begins June 7 with the first stage from Vizille to Saint-Ismier.
- •Includes eight stages across the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region.
- •Major climbs include Grand Colombier and Plateau de Solaison.
- •Live coverage available on Peacock; no traditional TV broadcast.
- •Defending champion Pogacar and others will not participate.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes: Full schedule, channel, live stream, start times for 2026 cycling stage race
"The former Criterium du Dauphine will provide a grueling eight-day tune-up ahead of the Tour de France. Here's when and where to watch every stage.
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