Paris-Nice 2025
Latest News from the Race
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Awe-inspiring TTT footage at Paris-Nice leads to possible drone footage for Tour de France
'Nothing has been decided but we're thinking about it' says broadcast director with eyes on Troyes gravel stage -
Wilco Kelderman fractures collarbone in crash on final stage of Paris-Nice
Race that ends with celebrations for team mate Matteo Jorgenson finishes with surgery for the Dutch rider -
‘They’re mistakes that will not be made any more’ - Remco Evenepoel learns from Paris-Nice defeat
Belgian stays in South of France for Tour de France reconnaissance rides
Date | March 9 - 16, 2025 |
Start location | Le Perray-en-Yvelines |
Finish location | Nice |
Distance | 1,206 |
Previous edition | Paris-Nice 2024 |
2024 winner | Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) |
Paris-Nice information
Paris-Nice once again kicks off the European WorldTour stage races, giving the Tour de France contenders their first glimpse of the competition this year.
The 'race to the sun' is one of the foundations of professional cycling. First organised in 1933, the race features some of the greats among its past winners including Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Jacques Anquetil and Sean Kelly.
As is tradition, the race starts in the North of France near Paris off with a stage in Yvelines that features a couple short climbs, a flatter second stage and a team time trial before the race heads into the mountains and down to the sunnier shores in Nice.
The race normally attracts the top Tour de France contenders and 2025 is no different, with Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) the first to confirm he will compete in Paris-Nice in the coming season.
Join Cyclingnews' coverage of the 2025 Paris-Nice with race reports, results, photo galleries, news and race analysis.
Paris-Nice route
The 2025 Paris-Nice route serves up some expected challenges as well as some new ones in the 1,206km of racing and 16,100 metres of elevation gain. For full details, read the 2025 Paris-Nice route.
2024 Paris-Nice Contenders
Paris-Nice is one of the important pathways to the Tour de France, and will see the return of Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), winner of the race in 2023, the only other time the Danish rider has competed in the 'race to the sun'.
That will mean defending champion Matteo Jorgenson could serve as a super-domestique for Vingegaard rather than try to extend his title in Paris-Nice.
Daniel Martinez (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) and Movistar's new rider Pablo Castrillo have also been confirmed to start in Paris-Nice.
Paris-Nice Schedule
Date | Stage | Schedule |
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March 9, 2024 | Le Perray-en-Yvelines, 156.5km | TBD |
March 10, 2024 | Montesson > Bellegarde, 183.9km | Row 1 - Cell 2 |
March 11, 2024 | Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours > Nevers (TTT), 28.4 km | Row 2 - Cell 2 |
March 12, 2024 | Vichy > La Loge des Gardes, 163.4km | Row 3 - Cell 2 |
March 13, 2024 | Saint-Just-en-Chevalet > La Côte-Saint-André, 196.5 km | Row 4 - Cell 2 |
March 14, 2024 | Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban > Berre l’Étang, 209.8km | Row 5 - Cell 2 |
March 15, 2024 | Nice-Auron, 147.8km | Row 6 - Cell 2 |
March 16, 2024 | Nice-Nice, 119.9 | Row 7 - Cell 2 |
Paris-Nice teams
- Alpecin-Deceuninck
- Arkea-B&B Hotels
- Bahrain Victorious
- Bora - Hansgrohe
- Cofidis
- Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
- EF Education - Easypost
- Groupama-FDJ
- Ineos Grenadiers
- Intermarché - Wanty
- Israel - Premier Tech
- Lidl-Trek
- Lotto
- Movistar Team
- Soudal Quick-Step
- Team Picnic-PostNL
- Team Jayco AlUla
- Team Visma | Lease a Bike
- UAE Team Emirates
- XDS Astana Team
Races
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Paris-Nice 20259 March 2025 - 16 March 2025 | France | WorldTour
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Stage 1 | Le Perray-en-Yvelines - Le Perray-en-Yvelines2025-03-09 156.5km
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Stage 2 | Montesson - Bellegarde2025-03-10 183.9km
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Stage 3 | Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours - Nevers2025-03-11 28.4km
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Stage 4 | Vichy - La Loge des Gardes2025-03-12 163.4km
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Stage 5 | Saint-Just-en-Chevalet - La Côte-Saint-André2025-03-13 196.5km
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Stage 6 | Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban - Berre l’Étang2025-03-14 209.8km
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Stage 7 | Nice - Auron2025-03-15 147.8km
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Stage 8 | Nice - Nice2025-03-16 119.9km
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Latest Content on the Race
'Not the most comfortable': Roglic inherits yellow from Van Aert at Paris-Nice
By Barry Ryan published
News 'Rohan Dennis is half-human, half-motor' says new leader
McNulty almost dropped out before Paris-Nice stage he won
By Laura Weislo published
News American was 'in a hole' after time trial but rallied to first WorldTour win
Trentin withdraws from Paris-Nice due to delayed concussion
By Cyclingnews published
News Italian diagnosed with post-concussive syndrome after stage 2 crash
Roglic in prime position for Paris-Nice overall
By Laura Weislo published
Analysis Jumbo-Visma steamroll the GC, with Simon Yates the closest threat
Simon Yates emerges as Roglic's closest challenger after Paris-Nice time trial
By Barry Ryan published
News 'It's the best TT I've done for a while' says BikeExchange-Jayco rider
Paris-Nice stage 4 time trial – start times
By Cyclingnews published
News Jumbo-Visma trio of Roglic, Van Aert and Laporte off last for 13.4km test
Ben O'Connor out of Paris-Nice with flu
By Cyclingnews published
News Australian a non-starter from 11th overall in stage 4 time trial
Top News on the Race
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March dominance lays the foundation for Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour de France ambitions
‘Seeing my teammates race gives me the confidence that we can ride for the win again’ -
‘The race is far from being over’ - Remco Evenepoel with one stage to go at Paris-Nice
Belgian names Matteo Jorgenson as top favourite to win overall -
'Remco was strong but didn't feel crazy' - Jorgenson eyes Paris-Nice overall victory
Visma-Lease a Bike man moves closer to McNulty's overall lead just four seconds down heading into final stage
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Primoz Roglic good but not at top level in Paris-Nice - 'Evenepoel is one step further'
'He is certainly at the same level as in recent years in this early season phase' says Slovenian's coach -
Matteo Jorgenson 'in the position I wanted to be in' chasing Paris-Nice win
Visma rider one of two Americans fighting to win the overall Paris-Nice -
Remco Evenepoel rues 'small tactical mistake' after Paris-Nice stage 6 time loss
'Maybe I shouldn't think so much and instead just follow my feelings and my legs' says Belgian
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'Just like in the juniors' - McNulty back in yellow after lighting up Paris-Nice with Jorgenson
UAE Team Emirates rider takes over as race leader after late attack -
Paris-Nice: Shorter stage, longer climb as snow forecast forces change to stage 7
Finish of Saturday's stage moved from Auron to Madone d'Utelle -
‘Anything else now is a bonus’ – Luke Plapp relishes shift into yellow at Paris-Nice
'I’m blown away by how it unfolded to be honest' says Australian champion after moving into overall lead on stage 4
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