Grand Prix du Midi Libre

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. Because of the hills in southern France, a climber usually won but sometimes the decision was made in a flat stage.

Grand Prix du Midi Libre

Race details
Date	Before Tour de France
Region	South France
English name	Grand Prix du Midi Libre
Local name(s)	Grand Prix du Midi Libre (in French)
Nickname(s)	Midi Libre
Discipline	Road
Type	Stage race
Organiser	Midi Libre
History
First edition	1949 (1949)
Editions	55
Final edition	2004
First winner	Henri Massal (FRA)
Most wins	Jean-René Bernaudeau (FRA) (4 wins)
Final winner	Christophe Moreau (FRA) (2004)

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.