The second of three Ardennes Classics, La Flèche Wallonne and La Flèche Wallonne Féminine will take place on Wednesday April 23, 2025.
While the Amstel Gold Race and Liège-Bastogne-Liège only added their women's editions of the races back in 2017, La Flèche Wallonne Féminine is coming for what will be its 28th edition this year, with the men's race running for its 89th year in 2025.
Last year saw Stevie Williams (Israel-Premier Tech) become the first British rider to win the men's race when he outgunned the field to the top of the famous climb of the Mur de Huy, where the race finishes.
In the women's event, Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM) became the third different winner in as many years following the seven year reign of then-retired Anna van der Breggen.
While Dutchwoman Van der Breggen has come out of retirement for this season, there are currently question marks over her fitness and she may not ride. On the other hand, the last woman to win before Van der Breggen began her seven-year streak, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, has also made a return to the road this year and already won Paris-Roubaix. Could she come back to win Flèche after an 11-year gap?
Both races were characterised by brutal conditions, with rain and even snow decimating the fields and leading to streams of DNFs.
La Flèche Wallonne is essentially won or lost on the short but brutal Mur de Huy (1.3km at 9.6 per cent), the steepest finishing climb in Classics cycling, which features three times along the 193.6km course.
La Flèche Wallonne 2025 route
The route of Fléche Wallonne has changed little in modern times, and it is no surprise to see that continue into 2025. The one key difference in both men's and women's events is the reintroduction of the Côte de Cherave after a year out.
This climb, measuring 1.3km long with a healthy average gradient of 7.7%, features on the 37km finishing circuit, tackled twice in both events and culminating in the Mur de Huy. The Cherave comes just six kilometres from the end so has the potential to play a part in the final result.
However, in reality everyone is saving themselves for the big push to the finish on the Huy, and in practice it's unlikely the Cherave will make a great deal of difference.
At 205.1km, this year's men's event is 6.5km longer than last year's, while the women's is 4.3km shorter at 140.7km.
La Flèche Wallonne 2025 start list
Israel-Premier Tech
Williams Stephen
Bennett George
Blackmore Joe
Clarke Simon
Lutsenko Alexey
Raisberg Nadav
Schultz Nick
UAE-Team Emirates
Pogačar Tadej
Christen Jan
Großschartner Felix
Laengen Vegard Stake
McNulty Brandon
Novak Domen
Sivakov Pavel
Tudor Procycling
Hirschi Marc
Alaphilippe Julian
Brenner Marco
Voisard Yannis
Weiss Fabian
Wilksch Hannes
Wirtgen Luc
Cofidis
Teuns Dylan
Aranburu Alex
Ferron Valentin
Herrada Jesus
Maas Jan
Moniquet Sylvain
Ourselin Paul
Soudal-Quick Step
Evenepoel Remco
Eenkhoorn Pascal
Lecerf Junior
Schachmann Max
Serry Pieter
Van Wilder Ilan
Vansevenant Mauri
Arkéa-B&B Hotels
Vauquelin Kévin
Delaplace Anthony
García Raúl
Guglielmi Simon
Huys Laurens
Le Berre Mathis
Rouland Louis
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
Van Gils Maxim
Adrià Roger
Fisher-Black Finn
Hajek Alexander
Koch Jonas
Martinez Daniel
Moscon Gianni
Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team
Pidcock Tom
Azparren Xabier
Camprubí Marcel
Christen Fabio
Donovan Mark
Vader Milan
Zukowsky Nickolas
Bahrain Victorious
Martinez Lenny
Bilbao Pello
Buitrago Santiago
Ermakov Roman
Paasschens Mathijs
Stannard Robert
Zambanini Edoardo
Lidl-Trek
Skjelmose Mattias
Bagioli Andrea
Bernard Julien
Konrad Patrick
Mosca Jacopo
Nys Thibau
Vergaerde Otto
Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale
Tronchon Bastien
Berthet Clément
Gautherat Pierre
Godon Dorian
Isidore Noa
Labrosse Jordan
Scotson Callum
Uno X-Mobility
Cort Magnus
Bugge Martin Urianstad
Dversnes Fredrik
Holter Ådne
Johannessen Anders Halland
Leknessund Andreas
Løland Sakarias Koller
Groupama-FDJ
Grégoire Romain
Cavagna Remi
Geniets Kevin
Madouas Valentin
Martin-Guyonnet Guillaume
Molard Rudy
Pacher Quentin
Visma-Lease a Bike
Benoot Tiesj
Graat Tijmen
Nordhagen Jørgen
Tulett Ben
Valter Attila
van Belle Loe
Van der Sande Tosh
XDS-Astana
Champoussin Clément
Charmig Anthon
Kuzmin Anton
Scaroni Christian
Schelling Ide
Ulissi Diego
Velasco Simone
EF Education-EasyPost
Healy Ben
Battistella Samuele
Baudin Alex
Honore Mikkel
Powless Neilson
Ryan Archie
Sweeny Harry
Ineos Grenadiers
Fraile Omar
Foss Tobias
Jungels Bob
Langellotti Victor
Laurance Axel
Sheffield Magnus
Shmidt Artem
Alpecin-Deceuninck
Hermans Quinten
Bayer Tobias
Debruyne Ramses
Glivar Gal
Meurisse Xandro
Vergallito Luca
Verstrynge Emiel
Team Picnic-PostNL
Barguil Warren
Combaud Romain
Koerdt Bjoern
Martinez Juan Guillermo
Onley Oscar
Roosen Timo
Vermaerke Kevin
Movistar
Mas Enric
Guerreiro Ruben
Arcas Jorge
Oliveira Nelson
Formolo Davide
Heßmann Michel
Mühlberger Gregor
Wagner-Bazin-WB
De Tier Floris
De Meester Luca
Desal Cériel
Meens Johan
Van Hautegem Leander
Villa Giacomo
Vliegen Loic
Lotto
Van Eetvelt Lennert
Currie Logan
Drizners Jarrad
Livyns Arjen
Sepulveda Eduardo
Thompson Reuben
Gregaard Jonas
Jayco-AlUla
O'Connor Ben
Foldager Anders
Hatherly Alan
Gamper Patrick
Matthews Michael
Schmid Mauro
Zana Filippo
Intermarché-Wanty
Barré Louis
Bonneu Kamiel
Kamp Alexander
Kuypers Gerben
Paquot Tom
Rota Lorenzo
Van Boven Luca
Team Flanders-Baloise
Van Hemelen Vincent
Clynhens Toon
De Vylder Lindsay
Deweirdt Siebe
Geens Jonas
Vanhoof Ward
Vercouillie Victor
La Flèche Wallonne Féminine 2025 start list
Canyon-SRAM Zondacrypto
Niewiadoma-Phinney Katarzyna
Bradbury Neve
Ludwig Cecilie Uttrup
Niedermaier Antonia
Paladin Soraya
Towers Alice
FDJ-Suez
Vollering Demi
Chabbey Elise
Curinier Léa
Labous Juliette
Muzic Evita
Rayer Girault Eglantine
UAE-Team ADQ
Longo Borghini Elisa
Amialiusik Alena
Chapman Brodie
Magnaldi Erica
Squiban Maeva
Wlodarczyk Dominika
SDWorx-Pro Time
Van der Breggen, Anna
Gerritse, Femke
Harvey, Mikayla
Häberlin, Steffi
Kopecky, Lotte
Wiebes, Lorena
Team Picnic-PostNL
Cavalli Marta
Ciabocco Eleonora
Georgi Pfeiffer
Peperkamp Esmee
Storrie Becky
Vinke Nienke
Visma-Lease a Bike
Bunel Marion
Chladonová Viktória
Geurts Mijntje
Oudeman Maud
Reijnhout Rosita
van Agt Eva
Lidl-Trek
Fisher-Black Niamh
Deignan Lizzie
Markus Riejanne
Realini Gaia
Spratt Amanda
van Anrooij Shirin
AG Insurance-Soudal
Le Court Kim
De Schepper Lore
Louw Anya
Manly Alexandra
Moolman Pasio Ashleigh
Van De Velde Julie
Fenix-Deceuninck
Rooijakkers Pauliena
Alvarado Ceylin del Carmen
Casasola Sara
Kastelijn Yara
Perkins Flora
Pieterse Puck
EF Education-Oatly
Rüegg Noemi
Jackson Alison
Christie Henrietta
Ewers Veronica
Kerbaol Cédrine
Vallieres Mill Magdeleine
Movistar
Lippert Liane
Eric Jelena
Martín Sara
Meijering Mareille
Patiño Paula
Steels Claire
Ceratizit Pro Cycling
Miermont Dilyxine
Eberle Lana
Hartmann Elena
Hashimi Fariba
Jaskulska Marta
Zsanko Petra
Laboral Kutxa-Fundacion Euskadi
Santesteban Ane
Biriukova Yuliia
Kuskova Yanina
Silvestri Debora
Teruel Alba
Vadillo Crespo Eneritz
Liv-AlUla-Jayco
Smulders Silke
Andersson Caroline
Roseman-Gannon Ruby
Ton Quinty
Trevisi Anna
Trinca Colonel Monica
Uno X-Mobility
Koster Anouska
Aalerud Katrine
Minke Anderson Solbjørk
Boilard Simone
Gåskjenn Ingvild
Ottestad Mie Bjørndal
Volkerwessels Pro Cycling Team
Jansen Eline
Knijnenburg Anne
Meert Marieke
Molenaar Laura
van Rooijen Anne
Vollering Bodine
Arkéa-B&B Hotels
Claes Lotte
Asencio Laura
Cavallar Valentina
Colje Maaike
Drummond Michaela
Ryo Titia
Roland
Coston Morgane
Dronova Tamara
Giuliani Giulia
Pirrone Elena
Ruffilli Vittoria
Stiasny Petra
Cofidis
Bego Julie
Boulais Flavie
Guilman Victorie
Kern Spela
Koppenburg Clara
Noskova Nikola
St Michel-Preference Home-Auber 93
Thomas Ségolène
Fityus Lucie
Normand Adèle
Raby Coline
Simpson Ella
Watts Emily
Winspace Orange Seal
Perekitko Karolina
Fahy Camille
Francis Jenaya
Gontova Nadia
Lylyk Kiara
Valentin Constance
Coop-Repsol
Grangier India
Dale Stine
Jørgensen Tiril
Kagevi Stina
Lind Magdalene
Mohr Mari Hole
Lotto Ladies
Arens Maureen
Benezet-Minns Lucy
Boels Dina
De Keersmaeker Audrey
Gielkens Esmee
Vervloet Sterre
DD Group Pro Cycling Team
de Boer Manon
Goossenaerts Marieke
Kiekens Cleo
Tieleman Vera
van Dam Yonna
Vlyminck Julie
How to watch La Flèche Wallonne and La Flèche Wallonne Féminine 2025
In the UK both men's and women's events will be available to watch on TNT Sports / Discovery+ with a subscription. In the US the events will be streamed live on FloBikes.
Read our in-depth guide on how to watch the race here.
You can also keep up to date via the official X account @flechewallone and the official website: http://www.letour.fr/la-fleche-wallonne/
La Flèche Wallonne previous winners
2000: Francesco Casagrande (Ita) Vini Caldirola–Sidermec
2001: Rik Verbrugghe (Bel) Lotto–Adecco
2002: Mario Aerts (Bel) Lotto–Adecco
2003: Igor Astarloa (Esp) Saeco Macchine per Caffè
2004: Davide Rebellin (Ita) Gerolsteiner
2005: Danilo Di Luca (Ita) Liquigas–Bianchi
2006: Alejandro Valverde (Esp) Caisse d'Epargne–Illes Balears
2007: Davide Rebellin (Ita) Gerolsteiner
2008: Kim Kirchen (Lux) Team High Road
2009: Davide Rebellin (Ita) Diquigiovanni–Androni
2010: Cadel Evans (Aus) BMC Racing Team
2011: Philippe Gilbert (Bel) Omega Pharma–Lotto
2012: Joaquim Rodríguez (Esp) Team Katusha
2013: Daniel Moreno (Esp) Team Katusha
2014: Alejandro Valverde (Esp) Movistar Team
2015: Alejandro Valverde (Esp) Movistar Team
2016: Alejandro Valverde (Esp) Movistar Team
2017: Alejandro Valverde (Esp) Movistar Team
2018: Julian Alaphilippe (Fra) Quick-Step Floors
2019: Julian Alaphilippe (Fra) Deceuninck–Quick-Step
2020: Marc Hirschi (Sui) Team Sunweb
2021: Julian Alaphilippe (Fra) Deceuninck - Quick-Step
2022: Dylan Teuns (Bel) Israel-Premier Tech
2023: Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE-Team Emirates
2024: Stevie Williams (GBr) Israel-Premier Tech
La Flèche Wallonne Féminine previous winners
2000: Geneviève Jeanson (Can)
2001: Fabiana Luperini (Ita) Edil Savino
2002: Fabiana Luperini (Ita) Edil Savino
2003: Nicole Cooke (GBr) Ausra Gruodis-Safi
2004: Sonia Huguet (Fra) French National Team
2005: Nicole Cooke (GBr) Safi-Pasta Zara Manhattan
2006: Nicole Cooke (GBr) Univega Pro Cycling Team
2007: Marianne Vos (Ned) DSB Bank - LTO
2008: Marianne Vos (Ned) DSB Bank - LTO
2009: Marianne Vos (Ned) DSB Bank - LTO
2010: Emma Pooley (GBr) Cervelo Test Team
2011: Marianne Vos (Ned) Nederland Bloeit
2012: Evelyn Stevens (USA) Specialized-Lululemon
2013: Marianne Vos (Ned) Rabo Women Cycling Team
2014: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (Fra) Rabobank-Liv
2015: Anna van der Breggen (Ned) Rabobank-Liv
2016: Anna van der Breggen (Ned) Rabobank-Liv
2017: Anna van der Breggen (Ned) Boels-Dolmans
2018: Anna van der Breggen (Ned) Boels-Dolmans
2019: Anna van der Breggen (Ned) Boels-Dolmans
2020: Anna van der Breggen (Ned) Boels-Dolmans
2021: Anna van der Breggen (Ned) Team SD Worx
2022: Marta Cavalli (Ita) FDJ-Suez Futuroscope
2023: Demi Vollering (Ned) Team SD Worx
2024: Kasia Niewiadoma (Pol) Canyon-SRAM
