The 1971 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré was the 23rd edition of the cycle race and was held from 18 May to 23 May 1971. The race started in Avignon and finished at Montceau-les-Mines. The race was won by Eddy Merckx of the Molteni team.
Teams Nine teams, containing a total of 90 riders, participated in the race:
Route +Stage characteristics and winners Stage Date Course Distance Type Winner P 18 May Avignon Team time trial 1a 19 May Orange to Tournon-sur-Rhône 1b 19 May Tournon-sur-Rhône to Saint-Étienne 2 20 May Saint-Étienne to Grenoble 3 21 May Grenoble to Annecy 4 22 May Annecy to Mâcon 5a 23 May Mâcon to Le Creusot 5b 23 May Le Creusot to Montceau-les-Mines Individual time trial
General classification
Final general classification Rank Rider Team Time 1 2 + 54" 3 + 1' 43" 4 + 1' 46" 5 + 2' 24" 6 + 2' 31" 7 + 3' 20" 8 + 3' 38" 9 + 3' 51" 10 + 4' 18"
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