TOUR Transalp 3-Day-Challenge
Too few holiday days or too much respect for seven days of cycling in a row? If you want, you can also cycle over just three days. The 3-day challenge runs from 21 to 23 June. It starts in Lienz and ends in San Martino di Castrozza.
Stage 1: Lienz - Sillian (Level 4/5)
The start stage leads over the Staller Sattel. The route runs through the Defereggen Valley up to the pass at an altitude of 2052 metres. The ascent covers 1250 metres in altitude over 35 kilometres. The Italian border is crossed at the Staller Sattel. The descent leads via Antholz and Olang into the Puster Valley. The route continues along side roads to Welsberg and Niederdorf. The final kilometres run via Toblach and Innichen back to Austria, where the stage ends in Sillian.
Stage 2: Sillian - Primiero/San Martino di Castrozza (Level 5/5)
The second stage crosses four passes: Passo Cimabanche, Passo Giau, Passo Staulanza and Passo Duran. Passo Giau is the highest point. After the descent to Selva di Cadore, the Passo Staulanza follows with an altitude difference of 450 metres. The Passo Duran covers 650 metres in altitude. From Agordo to the finish, a further 600 metres in altitude are spread over 18 kilometres. The route runs through the Dolomites.
Stage 3: Falcade - San Martino di Castrozza (Level 3/5)
The third stage is shorter at less than 50 kilometres, but includes almost 1800 metres of altitude. The route leads over the Passo Valles and the Passo Rolle. After a loop through Falcade, the climb begins. The descent from Valles into Val Travignolo leads to the finish in San Martino di Castrozza at the foot of the Pale di San Martino.
TOUR Transalp 3-Day Challenge 2026:
- Stage 1: Lienz - Sillian
- Passes: Staller Sattel
- Stage 2: Sillian - Primiero / San Martino di Castrozza
- Passes: Passo Cimabanche, Passo Giau, Passo Staulanza, Passo Duran
- Stage 3: Falcade - San Martino di Castrozza
- Passes: Passo Valles, Passo Rolle
Return transfer of participants including bikes from the finish to the start can be booked as an option (30 euros). Departure is on 24.06.2026 at 10:00 am.
The three variants of the TOUR Transalp
The TOUR Transalp offers three different variants for different time budgets:
3-Day-Challenge (21 - 23 June) The shortest version of the TTA! As part of the legendary TOUR Transalp with 600 starters, the route leads across the Alps in 3 stages and offers the ultimate feeling of crossing the Alps on a racing bike. The route covers approx. 350 km and 6,000 metres in altitude on a breathtaking route.
4-day challenge (24 - 27 June) If you want to experience the queen's stage and experience the Transalp feeling right up to the finish, the 4-day challenge is the perfect option. The route covers a crisp 500 km and 8,000 metres in altitude and ends with an unforgettable finish including a closing party.
The classic - TOUR Transalp (21 - 27 June) The 22nd TOUR Transalp offers the legendary crossing of the Alps from Germany to Italy. A total of 750 km and 15,000 metres in altitude have to be mastered before the finisher jersey is presented after 7 days. An unforgettable experience for all participants!
Info TTA 2026:
- Date: Sunday, 21 June to Saturday, 27 June 2026
- Stages: seven stages, optionally also three or four
- Distance: 726 kilometres, 16,423 metres in altitude
- Start: Lienz (Austria)
- Destination: Riva del Garda (Italy)
- Website TOUR Transalp: www.tour-transalp.de
Kristian Bauer
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