Tour de Suisse 2026 - Startlist
17.06-21.06
The 89th Tour de Suisse took place from 17 to 21 June, with Tadej Pogačar claiming the overall title on his race debut. The World Champion dominated the five stage race, winning three stages and finishing 6 minutes and 32 seconds ahead of Richard Carapaz.
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Route
The 2026 Tour de Suisse will feature five stages, starting in Italy for the first time in race history with an opening stage around Sondrio. The route begins on mainly flat roads but becomes much tougher in the final 90 kilometres, where several climbs could reduce the peloton. A small group sprint or successful breakaway looks likely.
Stage 2 around Locarno follows Lake Maggiore before the riders face Monte Ceneri and two short, steep climbs in the final 20 kilometres. These late ramps could spark attacks, with the descent and flat run-in favouring riders who get clear.
Stage 3 in Bad Ragaz includes nearly 2,700 metres of climbing, but remains the most likely sprint opportunity. Most of the climbing comes early, leaving a long descent and flat roads for dropped riders to return.
Stage 4 is a 23.7 kilometre time trial around Aarburg. Its flat but technical course could be decisive for the overall standings.
The race ends with the queen stage in Villars-sur-Ollon, featuring over 4,200 metres of climbing and repeated ascents of the Col de la Croix. This final mountain stage should decide the 2026 Tour de Suisse.
Explore the full route in our stage-by-stage guide.
Favourites
Tadej Pogačar starts the 2026 Tour de Suisse as the outstanding favourite. The World Champion makes his debut in the race and uses it as his final test before his bid for a fifth Tour de France. After dominating the Tour de Romandie earlier this season, anything other than overall victory would be a surprise.
Tom Pidcock is one of the most intriguing challengers. The Briton pushed Pogačar close at Milan-Sanremo and has since shown he can compete as a Grand Tour rider, finishing third at last year’s Vuelta a España. Switzerland gives him a valuable chance to test his climbing form before returning to the Tour.
Primož Roglič is also making his Tour de Suisse debut, although his main target appears to be the Vuelta a España. After spending parts of the season working for teammates, this race should offer him a chance to measure his own GC level.
Bahrain Victorious bring several podium candidates, with Lenny Martinez, Antonio Tiberi and Giro revelation Afonso Eulálio all capable of playing a role. Mathieu van der Poel is an unlikely GC threat, but adds major stage-winning quality.
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