TOUR Transalp stage 7: Lavarone - Riva del Garda
Passports: Passo del Sommo, Passo Bordala, Passo Santa Barbara
Difficulty: 4/5
No matter how spectacular the previous stages may have been, nothing beats the feeling of happiness on arrival in Riva del Garda. But the last stage is no walk in the park: 1,800 metres of climbing await you - spread over a distance of around 80 kilometres. Heading towards Lake Garda, the Passo del Sommo, a 250 metre high pass from Carbonare to Folgaria, builds up first. The main road, which leads through the valley from Rovereto to Riva del Garda, is impossible for a cycling event like the TOUR Transalp and is skilfully bypassed. From Aldeno, past the idyllic Lago di Cei to Passo Bordala at an altitude of 1,251 metres. It's 1100 metres up from the valley. So this last day also has one more official mountain test in store. The pass first leads into the Val di Gresta, a high valley characterised by fields and farmland in front of Lake Garda. The short, winding descent on the narrow valley pass road first leads to Ronzo-Chienis and then turns off to the last pass of this Transalp, the Passo Santa Barbara, which still rises 1,000 metres above Lake Garda. A narrow road winds its way down through the forest to Bolognano. In the harbour of Riva del Garda, a broad smile is guaranteed to spread across the faces of all finishers.
The stages of the TTA 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
- Stage 4: San Martino di Castrozza ¬- Possagno
- Passes: Passo Gobbera, Passo Brocon, Monte Grappa
- Stage 5: Possagno - Semonzo
- Passes: Monte Grappa
- Stage 6: Semonzo - Lavarone
- Passes: Sette Communi plateau, Passo del Sommo
- Stage 7: Lavarone - Riva del Garda
- Passes: Passo del Sommo, Passo Bordala, Passo Santa Barbara
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
Editor
