Course and results Paris-Nice 2025 | American celebration: Sheffield wins final stage, Jorgenson takes overall victory for the second year in a row

Strade Bianche on Saturday, Tirreno-Adriatico on Monday, and of course, Paris-Nice on Sunday—the cycling season is in full swing! The Race to the Sun has long been an important preparation race for the spring classics, but for many top riders, it’s also a major goal in itself. That’s no different this year, with Jonas Vingegaard among the star-studded lineup. IDLProCycling.com tells you everything you need to know!

The days when Paris-Nice could be won by riders like Davide Rebellin are long gone. During the years when Team Sky/INEOS dominated the Tour de France, they also used this French stage race as their first big test of the season. With Bradley Wiggins, Richie Porte, Geraint Thomas, Sergio Henao, and Egan Bernal, the British squad saw five of its riders win the race—and that list doesn’t even include their four-time Tour winner!

After that era of Sky dominance, Maximilian Schachmann won the race twice before Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar added their names to the prestigious winner’s list. Last season, Roglič (BORA-hansgrohe) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) were the top favorites, but in the end, it was local rider Matteo Jorgenson—who lives in Nice—who triumphed after a brilliant week of racing in southern France.

Most recent winners Paris-Nice

2024 Matteo Jorgenson
2023 Tadej Pogacar
2022 Primoz Roglic
2021 Maximilian Schachmann
2020 Maximlian Schachmann
2019 Egan Bernal
2018 Marc Soler
2017 Sergio Henao
2016 Geraint Thomas
2015 Richie Porte

Paris-Nice 2025: Course, times and favorites for stage wins

Stage 1, Sunday, March 9: Le Perray-en-Yvelines - Le Perray-en-Yvelines (156.1 km)

Whether it would end in a sprint was uncertain — the hilly finale provided a perfect opportunity for both attackers and GC contenders. Moves from Julian Alaphilippe, Matteo Jorgenson, and Santiago Buitrago added tension, but ultimately, they didn’t cause any real damage. A sprint was inevitable, and after a perfect lead-out, Tim Merlier proved to be by far the strongest. He takes the first leader’s jersey in this year’s Paris-Nice.

Winner
Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step)

Stage 2, Monday, March 10: Monteson - Bellegarde (183.9 km)

On day two, the peloton travels from Montesson to Bellegarde, in what is once again a flat stage. However, wind conditions could have a major impact on the race. If the wind doesn’t play a role (or if it does), the final kilometer in Bellegarde features a slight uphill finish, which could favor power sprinters.

Winner:
Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step)

Stage 3, Tuesday, March 11: Nevers - Nevers (28.4 km, team time trial)

For stage three, the A.S.O. sticks to a format used last year—a team time trial, but with individual times counting. Tactically, this could make for interesting things, just like last season. The hilly profile of the 28-kilometer course means strategy and teamwork will be crucial to securing a strong result.

Winner:
Visma | Lease a Bike

Stage 4, Wednesday, March 12: Vichy - La Loge des Gardes (163.4 km)

After the team time trial, the GC contenders will have their first real test on stage four. The 163.4-kilometer route starts in Vichy and features six categorized climbs—four third-category climbs, one second-category climb, and a first-category summit finish on La Loge des Gardes. This final climb is 6.7 kilometers long at an average gradient of 7.1%, making it challenging enough to create gaps among the favorites for the GC.

Winner
Jao Almeida (UAE Emirates-RG)

Stage 5, Thursday, March 13: Saint-Just-en-Chevalet - La Côte-Saint-André (203.3 km)

On Wednesday, we saw six climbs, but Thursday brings even more—with seven categorized ascents on the menu. As a counter to the "wall stage" in Tirreno-Adriatico, Paris-Nice has also been incorporating short, steep climbs in recent years. Stage five features five climbs of this nature, with a finish atop one of them—the Côte-Saint André, where the final kilometer averages 3.4%.

Winner
Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious)  

Stage 6, Friday, March 14: Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban - Berre l'Étang (209.8 km)

On Friday, riders will face back-to-back 200+ kilometer stages, though this one is significantly flatter than the previous day. This should provide the sprinters with another opportunity before heading into the traditionally brutal final weekend of Paris-Nice.

Winner
Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek)

Stage 7, Saturday, March 15: Nice - Auron (147.8 km)

On day seven, the race finishes in Auron, following a 7.3-kilometer climb at 7.2%. This summit was also planned last year, but due to severe weather conditions, the final climb was ultimately canceled. Despite last year’s setbacks, the Paris-Nice organizers have decided to reintroduce the climb into the 2025 edition.

Winner
Michael Storer (Tudor)  

Stage 8, Sunday, March 16: Nice - Nice (119.9 km)

The final stage of Paris-Nice follows a familiar recipe—starting and finishing in the Côte d'Azur metropolis, with a detour into the hills overlooking the city. The Col de la Porte, Côte de Peille, and Col d'Èze will already put lactic acid in the riders' legs, but the Col des Quatre Chemins—featuring a penultimate kilometer at 13.5%—has the potential to blow the race wide open.

Winner:
Magnus Sheffield (INEOS Grenadiers)

GC Paris-Nice 2025

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