The 1981 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré was the 33rd edition of the cycle race and was held from 26 May to 2 June 1981. The race started in Grenoble and finished in Avignon. The race was won by Bernard Hinault of the Renault team.
Teams Ten teams, containing a total of 99 riders, participated in the race:
Route +Stage characteristics and winners Stage Date Course Distance Type Winner P 26 May Grenoble Individual time trial 1 27 May Grenoble to Saint-Étienne 2 28 May Saint-Étienne to Montceau-les-Mines 3a 29 May Montceau-les-Mines to Mâcon 3b 29 May Mâcon to Bourg-en-Bresse Individual time trial 4 30 May Lyon to Lyon 5 31 May Lyon to Chambéry 6 1 June Chambéry to Chambéry 7 2 June Valence to Avignon
General classification
Final general classification Rank Rider Team Time 1 2 + 12' 07" 3 + 13' 05" 4 + 14' 17" 5 + 14' 30" 6 + 14' 57" 7 + 14' 58" 8 + 16' 30" 9 + 18' 35" 10 + 18' 36"
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