Climbers meeting in the Alps
After 40 editions as the Giro del Trentino, in 2018 the race changed its name to become the Tour of the Alps. The change was due to the desire of the organizers to expand the geographical area through which it passes, and since then it is common for the race to leave Italy and enter Austria, although without leaving the Alpine mountain range.
Route
Marked by the orography of the terrain, the race includes lots of climbing. The 2022 edition is made up of five stages, the first two being the ones with the most climbing meters. The three remaining stages, although categorized as medium mountain, are also demanding and could be decisive for the general classification, especially the fourth, which ends with the climb to Kals Am Grosssglockner (12 km at 4.4%).
Favorites
With no opportunities for sprinters, the race is a perfect showcase for climbers. Pello Bilbao (800), Mikel Landa (800), Romain Bardet (800), Hugh John Carthy (800), Richie Porte (800), Wilco Kelderman (1000), Tao Geoghegan Hart (600), Pavel Sivakov (400), Thibaut Pinot (400), Johan Esteban Chaves (600), Lennard Kämna (400) and Attila Valter (400) are some of the best climbers on the start list.