Tour of the Alps — Final Stage in Bolzano

The Tour of the Alps in Bolzano

The Tour of the Alps is one of the most highly regarded stage cycling races on the international circuit, included in the UCI ProSeries calendar and organized by G.S. Alto Garda A.s.d. Every year, in the second half of April, the event traverses the territories of the Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino Euroregion, ideally linking Austria and Italy across five challenging mountain stages. As the successor to the historic Giro del Trentino, the race has always served as a proving ground for the best climbers ahead of the Giro d'Italia.

The grand finale in the South Tyrolean capital

In the Municipality of Bolzano, capital of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol and the heart of the Trentino-South Tyrol Region, the race experienced one of its most anticipated moments. The 2026 edition, which celebrated ten years since the Euroregional shift, touched the capitals of the two autonomous provinces and the Austrian Land for the first time, starting in Innsbruck and finishing in Trento and finally Bolzano. The city welcomed the finish line along Corso Italia, enlivening the center with an afternoon of top-tier cycling.

A short but grueling stage

The final leg, the 128.6-kilometer Trento-Bolzano, was designed to shake up the general classification despite its limited distance. After departing from Trento, the riders tackled the Wine Road and the climb of Caldaro Alta (a second-category King of the Mountains climb), before twice repeating the demanding circuit featuring the ascent toward San Genesio and Montoppio, both key features in the KOM program. The final descent toward Bolzano provided a tense and spectacular conclusion.

An afternoon of popular celebration

Beyond the competitive aspect, the arrival in Bolzano is a major celebration for the entire South Tyrolean territory. Along the route and in the finish area, the atmosphere of top-level cycling is palpable, with fans, families, and curious onlookers crowding the streets and squares to witness the race pass by. Watching the stage is free, and the day also represents an opportunity to discover the historic center of Bolzano, nestled between medieval arcades and the backdrop of the Dolomites.