The GPLM is a revival of the GP Petit Varois (1966-1970) and the GP La Marseillaise du Languedoc (1954 then 1961-1970), races which featured riders such as Jacques Anquetil, Henri Anglade and Marseillais Georges Chappe.
"The first professional race of the season.
Launched by Roland Villalonga, the Grand Prix La Marseillaise marked the return of the professional peloton. In fact, it was sub-named the "Grand Prix d'Ouverture" until 2000. Usually held in late January or early February, it is nonetheless an important date in the cycling calendar. Fifteen to twenty teams from the world's top three divisions, including all the French pro teams, take part every year. Today, the GPLM is the leading professional race of the season in France. It was on its roads that Tony Gallopin (2008), Thibaut Pinot (2011) and Romain Bardet (2012) began their careers. "La Marseillaise newspaper.
Departing from Hôtel du Département, the 171 km route will take riders to Allauch, for the actual start, then Belcodène, Peynier, and Trets, before a passage through the Var to Saint-Zacharie and Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Beaume.
After crossing the Col de l'Espigoulier, the peloton passes Gemenos and the Col de l'Ange, before returning to Marseille via Roquefort-la-Bédoule. From Cassis, the route takes in the Route des Crêtes.
The finish will be in front of the Orange Vélodrome.
Launched by Roland Villalonga, the Grand Prix La Marseillaise marked the return of the professional peloton. In fact, it was sub-named the "Grand Prix d'Ouverture" until 2000. Usually held in late January or early February, it is nonetheless an important date in the cycling calendar. Fifteen to twenty teams from the world's top three divisions, including all the French pro teams, take part every year. Today, the GPLM is the leading professional race of the season in France. It was on its roads that Tony Gallopin (2008), Thibaut Pinot (2011) and Romain Bardet (2012) began their careers. "La Marseillaise newspaper.
Departing from Hôtel du Département, the 171 km route will take riders to Allauch, for the actual start, then Belcodène, Peynier, and Trets, before a passage through the Var to Saint-Zacharie and Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Beaume.
After crossing the Col de l'Espigoulier, the peloton passes Gemenos and the Col de l'Ange, before returning to Marseille via Roquefort-la-Bédoule. From Cassis, the route takes in the Route des Crêtes.
The finish will be in front of the Orange Vélodrome.
Booking
Booking
Opening times
Opening times
On 1 February 2026
Localisation
Localisation
- www.lamarseillaise.fr
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
