Paris-Roubaix 2026 — In Person Visit
Historic edition: all four races on the same day for the first time.
Travel & Accommodation
Saturday April 11 — Arrival
- 09:00 Land at Charleroi Airport (Ryanair from Zagreb)
- 10:30 Pick up rental car (Avis, Charleroi Airport)
- ~12:00 Drive to Maubeuge (~70 km, ~1h)
Saturday night: Campanile Maubeuge — Avenue Jean Jaures, RN 49, 59600 Maubeuge
- Check-in: Saturday 14:30–23:00 / Check-out: Sunday 07:00–12:00
- 2 adults, 1 night, 2 rooms
Sunday night: Near Charleroi — TBD
Monday April 13 — Return
- Return rental car at Charleroi Airport: 10:30
- Flight to Zagreb: 13:10 (Ryanair)
Proximity to starts
Maubeuge is ~45 km from Le Cateau-Cambrésis (Espoirs U23 start) and ~30 km from Avesnes-le-Sec (Juniors U19 start).
Race Schedule — Sunday April 12
| Race | Start | From | Distance | Cobbles | Est. Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniors U19 | 10:45 | Avesnes-le-Sec | 106 km | 18 sectors | ~13:30 |
| Espoirs U23 | 10:45 | Le Cateau-Cambrésis | 155 km | 23 sectors | ~14:30 |
| Elite Men | 11:05 | Compiègne | 258.3 km | 30 sectors (54.8 km) | ~16:30 |
| Women | 14:35 | Denain | 143.1 km | 20 sectors (33.7 km) | ~18:20 |
TV: France 4 from 10:30 / France 3 from 12:55
Key Pages
| Page | What |
|---|---|
| Viewing Plan | 7 viewing options with timelines, driving distances, feasibility analysis |
| Road Closures | Caravan timing, highway closures, driving implications |
| Vélodrome | Spectator info — entrances, parking, tips |
| Food & Drink | Local dishes, frites & sauces, beer, Sunday dinner, Monday gifts |
Other Events
- Thursday April 9: Soiree des Legendes at the Velodrome — free (registration required)
- Saturday April 11: Paris-Roubaix Challenge amateur sportive (70/145/170 km)
Packing
- Rain gear (it’s Roubaix, expect mud)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera / phone charger / portable battery
- Snacks & water
- Race program / startlist printout
- Phone with France TV Sport app installed
- Download offline Google Maps for the Nord region
Maps & Route Files
Upload to Google My Maps → available on iPhone via Google Maps app → Your places → Maps.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| Elite KMZ in Google Maps | Elite route — already in Google Maps |
| paris-roubaix-hauts-de-france-2026.kml | Full race routes (KML) |
| Paris-Roubaix Espoirs 2026 V2 juste le parcours.gpx | U23 parcours (GPX) |
| paris-roubaix-espoirs-u23-livre-route-2026.pdf | U23 official livre de route |
| paris-roubaix-juniors-u19-livre-route.pdf | U19 official livre de route |
References
- Paris-Roubaix official site
- Elite interactive map
- France 3 — Carte Paris-Roubaix 2026
- ROUBAIXXL — Soiree des Legendes