The 1969 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré, also known as the 1969 Criterium of the Six Provinces, was the 21st edition of the cycle race and was held from 25 May to 31 May 1969. The race started in Avignon and finished at Lyon. The race was won by Raymond Poulidor of the Mercier team.
Teams Ten teams, containing a total of 100 riders, participated in the race:
Italian team
Route +Stage characteristics and winners Stage Date Course Distance Type Winner 1a 25 May Avignon Individual time trial 1b 26 May Avignon to Montélimar 1c 26 May Montélimar to Valence 2 27 May Valence to Grenoble 3 28 May Grenoble to Annecy 4 29 May Annecy to Chalon-sur-Saône 5a 30 May Montceau-les-Mines to Digoin Individual time trial 5b 30 May Digoin to Roanne 6a 31 May Roanne to Saint-Étienne 6b 31 May Saint-Étienne to Lyon
General classification
Final general classification Rank Rider Team Time 1 2 + 18" 3 + 45" 4 + 2' 50" 5 + 3' 15" 6 + 3' 56" 7 + 4' 11" 8 + 4' 58" 9 + 5' 10" 10 + 7' 36"
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