Although shortened after its postponement due to the sars coronavirus, the Critérium du Dauphiné (world tour) has retained its markers the main. The race to the French stage, which will start Wednesday in Clermont-Ferrand, offers a program very mountainous in the peloton, where the favourites to the final victory of the Tour de France will be able to gauge.

The 72nd edition of the Dauphiné promises to be much more full-bodied than usual. Except for the first stage, which could suit the puncheurs, the following seem to be promised to the best climbers.