18 August 21 August 2026

Departure from Veyrac, arrival in Limoges

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Ready, set, go to your bikes! See you on August 18, 2026 for the kick-off of the 59th^e Tour du Limousin. Come and enjoy the entertainment, meet and cheer on the riders at the start in Veyrac. Follow the epic stages through the Creuse, Dordogne, Corrèze and Haute-Vienne regions, culminating in an explosive finale in Limoges that you absolutely shouldn't miss!

Photo © City of Limoges – Thierry Laporte

What is the Tour du Limousin?

The Limousin Tour is a cycling race in stages in Limousin over 4 days. Created in 1968 and professional since 1975, it travels the roads of Haute-Vienne, Corrèze, Creuse and made forays into Dordogne. Totaling 710 kilometers in 4 stages, she crosses 120 Commons of these departments, offering a diverse route and magnificent landscapes to runners.

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The stage towns of the 2026 Tour du Limousin

For this 59th edition of the Tour du Limousin – Périgord – Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 719 kilometers await the riders, crossing the Haute-Vienne, Corrèze, Dordogne and Creuse departments.

STEP 1

Tuesday August 18
Veyrac (87) – Dun le Palestel (23)
174,9 kilometers

STEP 2

Wednesday, August 19
Salignac-Eyvigues (24) – Lanouaille (24)
184,2 kilometers

STEP 3

Thursday, August 20
Saint-Privat (19) – Égletons (19)
181,8 kilometers

STEP 4

Friday, August 21
Nantiat (87) – Limoges (87)
178,7 kilometers

So who will succeed the French? Ewen COSTIOU, the French winner of the 2025 edition ?

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VDL – Thierry Laporte

Where to watch the Tour du Limousin?

The 4 steps will be broadcast live on France 3 New Aquitaine and on Eurosport.

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Animations

Before departure, the entertainment village comes alive: presentation of the runners on the podium, advertising caravan colorful, meetings with the teams and distribution of goodies. Throughout the course, musical animations, exhibitions and gourmet breaks bring the party to life for the public. At the finish, a formal ceremony and live interviews prolong the atmosphere until the last yellow jersey.

Entertainment program