1979 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré

Dates21–28 May 1979

Stages7 + Prologue

Distance1,395^[1] km (866.8 mi)

Winning time37h 06' 26"

1979 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré

Race details
Dates	21–28 May 1979
Stages	7 + Prologue
Distance	1,395[1] km (866.8 mi)
Winning time	37h 06' 26"
Results
Winner  Bernard Hinault (FRA) (Renault–Gitane)   Second  Henk Lubberding (NED) (TI–Raleigh–McGregor)   Third  Francisco Galdós (ESP) (Kas–Campagnolo)   Points  Bernard Hinault (FRA) (Renault–Gitane)   Mountains  Bernard Hinault (FRA) (Renault–Gitane)   Team Renault–Gitane[2]
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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.