The 'queen' stage of the race comes with three climbs, each getting notably tougher. The Marie- Blanque isn't high but its last 4km average 10 per cent.
The Soulor is longer, higher and tackled from its toughest side. Then to the Tourmalet, the highest climb of this year's race. It's debatable whether this side is the tougher of the two ascents, but there's no doubt it's tough enough to make a real difference.
-
How to watch Tour of the Alps 2025 – Live streams, TV coverage
All the broadcast information for the mountainous stage race this week -
Top favourites Jai Hindley and Antonio Tiberi predict open, aggressive Tour of the Alps in key pre-Giro test
'I'm really keen for the racing' says Australian on eve of five-day race in Italy and Austria -
Favourites miss out as breakaway fights for victory in women's Amstel Gold Race
'Since all teams were there, they had a really good chance' says Marianne Vos -
'When Tadej goes, you normally ride for second' – Mattias Skjelmose in disbelief after stunning superstars Pogačar and Evenepoel
'I think it's going to take some time before I actually realise just what happened' says Dane after career-best victory
