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Paris-Tours 120th edition profile, track record and favorites for victory

One more year, the list of candidates for victory is as long as its wine-growing career, with Matteo Trentin, Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, Arnaud De Lie, Christophe Laporte and Dorian Godon among the favorites.

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2026/10/05 - 19:41

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2026/10/05 - 19:41

Paris-Tours is one of the most important datesonthe French cycling calendar because of its history, Sunday, October 11, its 120th edition. One more year, the list of candidates for victory is as long as its journey between vineyards. The classic race will be offered live by EITB.

On the starting list there are five former winners, including the current champion, Matteo Trentin (Tudor) . After winning in 2015, 2017 and 2025, the Italian could become the first runner to win Paris-Tours four times, but to do so he will have to overcome a direct rival: Jasper Philipsen (third in 2024 and did not participate last year) who wants to exchange bronze for gold.

In addition, Belgium has a number of other candidates,includingTim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step), who will arrive in a great season 0a0A0A0m.

France also has candidates to win at home. Christophe Laporte (Visma-Lease a Bike) — winner in 2024 — wants to repeat victory after finishing second last year.

His compatriot Dorian Godon (Netcompany Ineos) is able to win in various circumstances, either in a small team sprint or in a more open and aggressive race.

The tour of the French classic:

Chartres-Tours (216.2 kil0m)

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Profile of the classic París-Tours 2026. Image: EITB

Data sheet

Route: Chartres – Tours.
Distance: 216.2 km
Departure time: 11:55
Arrival times: 16:46 (47 km/h) Sixteen: 58 (45 km/h) Seventeen: 12 (43 km/h)
Montes: Cote de Cangey, kilometer 148.2; Cote de Limeray, kilometer 150.7; Cote duBois de Chancay, kilometer 174.4; Cote de la Vallee du Vau, kilometer 185; Cote de la Rochere, kilometer 190.1; Cote de la Vallee de Chartier,kilometer 195.5; Cote de Vouvray, kilometer 2000.9; Cote delaRochere, kilometer 190.1; Cote de la Vallee de Chartier, kilometer, kilometer 195.5;