The 1979 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré was the 31st edition of the cycle race and was held from 21 May to 28 May 1979. The race started in Mâcon and finished in Annecy. The race was won by Bernard Hinault of the Renault team.
Teams Ten teams, containing a total of 100 riders, participated in the race:
Route +Stage characteristics and winners Stage Date Course Distance Type Winner P 21 June Mâcon Individual time trial 1 22 June Mâcon to Roanne 2 23 June Roanne to Villeurbanne 3 24 June Villeurbanne to Avignon 4 25 June Avignon to Valence 5a 26 June Valence to Grenoble 5b 26 June La Bastille Individual time trial 6 27 June Grenoble to Chambéry 7a 28 June Chambéry to Annecy 7b 28 June Annecy Individual time trial
General classification
Final general classification Rank Rider Team Time 1 2 + 10' 27" 3 + 11' 56" 4 + 12' 43" 5 + 14' 01" 6 + 14' 05" 7 + 14' 44" 8 + 16' 23" 9 + 16' 51" 10 + 16' 52"
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