Tour of the Alps 2025: Felix Gall and the royal stage in East Tyrol

Von WOM

The 48th edition of the cross -border cycling event "Tour of the Alps" takes place from April 21 to 25, 2025. The route extends over five stages and leads from San Lorenzo Dorsino in Trentino to Lienz. It is eagerly awaited that the East Tyrolean Felix Gall will start as captain after it has been able to come up with a sixth place in the past.

The tour will include a total of five stages and a distance of 739 kilometers with over 14,700 meters of altitude. The fourth stage on Thursday, April 24, will be particularly interesting, which leads from Sillian to Obertilliach. With its challenges, including the royal stage, this section could have a decisive influence on the overall ranking. At the end of this stage it goes back to Italy, where the picturesque Misurina Lake is started.

stages overview and challenges

The fourth stage, which extends over 160 kilometers, is designed to request the driver field at the most. The drivers have to face several climbs, whereby the first increase to Passo San Antonio is considered particularly demanding. This is followed by a mostly less difficult section on the Kreuzberg Pass. This race is characterized by short, selective stages and fast transfers that make up the special charm of the series of events.

The final stage on Friday, April 25, also promises high tension. After a flat start, the drivers at Bannberg have to cope with a challenging increase before - about ten kilometers before the finish in Lienz - another, feared climb to Stronach is waiting. The highlight of this stage is the grand finale on the main square of Lienz, where the first cyclists will cross the finish line.

Felix Gall himself is enthusiastic: "The Tour of the Alps is an exciting race with many crispy climbs. The tour has not been in East Tyrol since 2022. For me, the training area is particularly special here, and I get the fascination of this landscape every day. I particularly like the profiles of the last two stages and I look forward to a big spectacle in my home country!" as www.osttirol-heute.at reports , the existing record monster from 2022 will be a big incentive for the participants.

The organizers and spectators are sure that the new edition of the Tour of the Alps will again be a big event. The exciting stages are not only waiting for the best cyclists, but also for the great emotions that such competitions bring. From the first to the last stage, everything can happen and the cyclists face big challenges.