Tour of the Alps – Arco-Trento Stage

The Tour of the Alps in Arco

The Tour of the Alps is one of the most prestigious multi-stage cycling races on the international circuit, featured in the UCI ProSeries calendar. Organized by the Gruppo Sportivo Alto Garda A.s.d. based in Arco, the event traverses the territories of the Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino Euroregion every April, ideally bridging Austria and Italy across five challenging mountain stages. As the successor to the historic Giro del Trentino, the race serves as a fundamental testing ground for the world's best climbers ahead of the Giro d'Italia.

The Arco-Trento Stage

The Municipality of Arco, an enchanting town in the Garda Trentino area dominated by its medieval castle, takes center stage as the departure point for one of the most anticipated segments of the race. The Arco-Trento stage unfolds entirely on Trentino roads and is considered the true queen stage of the edition: 167.8 kilometers of racing with approximately 3,600 meters of positive elevation gain, capable of shaking up the general classification.

A Grueling Route

After the start from Piazza III Novembre, the peloton immediately tackles the Passo Bordala, a first-category King of the Mountains climb (14.8 km at 6.9%). In the central section, riders scale the Passo del Redebus, another first-category climb (12.9 km at 6.8%), before taking on a demanding 37-kilometer circuit through Baselga di Piné and Brusago. The final, technical stretch features the ascent of Povo—already a venue for the 2021 European Championships—before the descent toward the finish line in Trento.

An Event for the Community

Beyond the sporting aspect, the stage is a major popular celebration for the Garda Trentino area and the entire Trentino-Alto Adige Region. Along the route and in the departure area, the atmosphere of top-tier cycling is palpable, with fans, families, and enthusiasts crowding the streets and towns to witness the race pass by. Arco thus reaffirms its vocation as a cycling city and a prime gateway to the mountains of Trentino.