Flèche Wallonne 2026: Check out the favourites - Tour Magazin
Flèche Wallonne 2026: The top favourites for the Ardennes classic around the Mur de Huy. These are the promising candidates for victory.
www.tour-magazin.deHere’s a concise update on the 2026 La Flèche Wallonne.
- Date and format: The 90th edition of La Flèche Wallonne took place on April 22, 2026, as part of the Ardennes Classics around Liège, with the finish atop the Mur de Huy.[1][3]
- Result highlights: Paul Seixas won the race, with Mauro Schmid and Ben Tulett finishing second and third, respectively; Seixas claimed victory on his La Flèche Wallonne debut.[3]
- Course notes: The finish remains the Mur de Huy ascent, a defining feature of the race, after a route that typically starts in Herstal and covers roughly 208–209 km.[1][3]
- Context: The 2026 edition continued the tradition of a mid-week classic between Amstel Gold Race and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, keeping the Mur de Huy as the decisive climber’s hurdle.[3][1]
- Additional context: The event marked La Flèche Wallonne’s 90th spring edition, with ongoing coverage and updates on the race’s official site and major cycling outlets.[5][1]
Illustration (example of what the race looked like): [image x].