The 1982 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré was the 34th edition of the cycle race and was held from 31 May to 7 June 1982.

The race started in Avignon and finished in Annecy.

The race was won by Michel Laurent of the Peugeot-Shell-Michelin team.

Eleven teams, containing a total of 99 riders, participated in the race:[2]