Paul Seixas aims for overall victory at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Vizion – 07.06.2026: 19-year-old Paul Seichas is starting at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, which will take place from June 7 to 14, 2026. After a successful start to the spring season, including victories at La Flèche Wallonne and the Tour of the Basque Country, the French young star is now aiming for the overall win in this challenging multi-day race.

Seichas, who rides for the Decathlon-CMA CGM team, has prepared thoroughly for this race. Three weeks of altitude training in the Sierra Nevada were intended to help him improve his form. Despite his young age, he is already considered one of the favorites, especially in the absence of leading riders such as Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard.

The Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes route covers eight stages with a total length of 1,208 kilometers. The mountain stages are particularly challenging, including the finish at Grand Colombier and the finale on the Solaison plateau. These challenges provide Seichas with an opportunity to demonstrate his climbing abilities and prepare for the Tour de France.

Meanwhile, Seichas’s teammates, including Stefan Bissegger and Daan Hoole, will support him on the flatter stages, while Léo Bizio, Aurélien Paret-Peintre, Matthew Riccitello, and Nicolas Prodhomme will work for him in the mountains. This team lineup could be a prelude to the formation of the Tour de France squad in July.

Although Seichas is considered a favorite, it remains to be seen how he will face strong rivals such as Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates) and Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek). Both have previously shown impressive results and could be serious contenders for the overall win.

The first stages of the race will be decisive for assessing the form of Seichas and his competitors. A successful start could add the necessary confidence for the more demanding mountain races. Fans eagerly await to see if the young Frenchman can realize his ambitions in practice.

The Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is not only a test for Seichas but also an important preparation for the Tour de France, which starts on July 4, 2026, in Barcelona. A successful performance in this race could significantly increase his chances of a good result at the Tour de France.

The coming days will show whether Seichas lives up to his reputation and can secure the overall victory at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. For the talented Frenchman, this could be the first step toward a successful career in the world of cycling.