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The Grand Prix du Midi Libre (referred to as just Midi Libre) was a multiple-stage road cycling course in the south of France. The race, named after the newspaper that organized it, was first organized in 1949 and was an important preparation courses for the
Tour de France The Tour de France () is an annual men's multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in France, while also occasionally passing through nearby countries. Like the other Grand Tours (the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a EspaƱa), it consists ...
. Because of the hills in southern France, a climber usually won but sometimes the decision was made in a flat stage. In 2003 the course was not organized, due to financial problems. One year later it returned, named Tour du Languedoc-Roussillon, but this turned out to be a one-time comeback.


Winners

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Grand Prix Du Midi Libre Cycle races in France Recurring sporting events established in 1949 1949 establishments in France Defunct cycling races in France Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2004 Men's road bicycle races 2004 disestablishments in France Super Prestige Pernod races