Tour of the Alps 2026
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The Tour of the Alps takes place from Monday, 20 April to Friday, 24 April 2026. The 49th edition of the five day stage race guides the peloton across roughly 700 kilometres of mountainous terrain through the Alpine regions of Austria and Italy. Known for its relentless climbing and technical routes, the race serves as a key preparation event for the Giro d’Italia. The 2025 edition was won by Michael Storer.
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Route
The 2026 Tour of the Alps runs from Innsbruck to Bozen/Bolzano and packs five demanding stages into a compact route. With constant climbing and little room to recover, the race is set up for an aggressive and selective week.
The opening stage offers opportunities for attackers on the Götzens circuit, though a reduced sprint remains possible. Stage 2 then delivers the first real GC test with the summit finish in Martell, where early gaps are expected.
Stage 3 combines a long climb with a more open finale, making it unpredictable and potentially favourable for breakaways. The queen stage on day 4 is likely to shape the overall, with heavy climbing followed by a punchy finish into Trento.
The final stage ensures the race stays alive, with repeated climbs and bonus seconds before a fast run into Bozen/Bolzano, where the overall could be decided.
Read more about the route in our stage-by-stage guide.
Tour of the Alps features a strong and varied field. Michael Storer defends his title with Mathys Rondel as support, while Thymen Arensman seeks redemption and Egan Bernal adds intrigue on his return for Ineos Grenadiers. Giulio Pellizzari leads a versatile Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe squad, with Aleksandr Vlasov as backup.
Derek Gee and Ben O’Connor look like podium contenders. Tom Pidcock targets stages on his comeback, while Jefferson Cepeda and Jakob Omrzel headline rising talent to watch.
Read more about the favourites in our preview.
