| Rank | Rider | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 105:26:52 | |
| 2 | - | + 03:26 | |
| 3 | - | + 07:18 | |
| 4 | - | + 08:14 | |
| 5 | (1) | + 11:39 | |
| 6 | (1) | + 11:56 | |
| 7 | - | + 15:34 | |
| 8 | (3) | + 20:11 | |
| 9 | - | + 20:12 | |
| 10 | (2) | + 26:41 | |
| 11 | (1) | + 27:07 | |
| 12 | (1) | + 29:31 | |
| 13 | (1) | + 32:06 | |
| 14 | (6) | + 33:18 | |
| 15 | - | + 33:36 |
Info
| Date | 25 July 1956 |
| Start |  Grenoble |
| Finish | Saint-Étienne |
| Distance | 173.0 km |
| Type | Individual Road Race |
| Average Speed | 31.25 km/h |