| Rank | Rider | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 56:19:30 | |
| 2 | (1) | + 01:05 | |
| 3 | (1) | + 01:58 | |
| 4 | (4) | + 02:47 | |
| 5 | (2) | + 04:08 | |
| 6 | - | + 05:48 | |
| 7 | (2) | + 06:25 | |
| 8 | - | + 06:34 | |
| 9 | - | + 07:15 | |
| 10 | - | + 07:39 |
Info
| Date | 11 July 1978 |
| Start |  Pau |
| Finish | Saint-Lary-Soulan (Pla d'Adet) |
| Distance | 161.0 km |
| Type | Individual Road Race |
| Average Speed | 27.80 km/h |