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1 2018 Jochen Betz Page 1

2 Table of Contents 1. Trip overview Elevation profile Stage overview Map Description Climbs Stages Stage 0 St. Genis Aigle Overview Map Elevation Profile Description Stage 1 Aigle Meiringen Overview Map Elevation Profile Description Stage 2 Meiringen Chur Overview Map Elevation Profile Description Stage 3 Chur Livigno Overview Map Elevation Profile Description Stage 4 Livigno Bolzano Overview Map Elevation Profile Description Stage 5 Bolzano Corvara Overview Map Elevation Profile Description Stage 6 Corvara Belluno Overview Map Elevation Profile Description Stage 7 Belluno Venice Overview Map Elevation Profile Description Climbs Gradient explanation Stage Page 2

3 Col de Cou Col de Terramont Col du Corbier Pas de Morgins Stage Col des Mosses Saanenmöser Sattel Stage Aareschlucht Grimselpass Furkapass Oberalppass Versam Stage Lenzerheidepass Albulapass Berninapass Forcola di Livigno Stage Passo d Eira Passo di Foscagno Passo dello Stelvio Stage Passo di Gardena Stage Passo di Campolongo Passo di Pordoi Passo di Fedaia Forcella Franche Stage Monte Grappa Hotels Stage 0 - Aigle Stage 1 Meiringen Stage 2 Chur Stage 3 Livigno Stage 4 Bolzano Stage 6 Corvara Stage 6 Belluno Stage 7 Venice...51 Page 3

4 0 km Stage 0 136km 2370m Stage 1 151km 1640m 0 m 200 km 500 m St-Genis 1000 m Elevation 2000 m 1500 m Col de Cou 1116m Col de Terramont 1096m Col du Corbier 1230m Pas de Morgins 1371m Col des Mosses 1445m Saanenmöser Sattel 1279m 2500 m 2760 m 1.1. Elevation profile 1. Trip overview Hotel Meiringen Aareschlucht 725m Stage 2 161km 3350m 400 km Col du Grimsel 2165m Oberalppass 2046m Col de la Furka 2436m Versam 910m Hotel Sommerau Lenzerheide 1549m Distance Stage 3 117km 3360m Hotel Teola Albupass 2315m Berninapass 2330m Forcola di Livigno 2315m Passo d'eira 2209m Passo di Foscagno 2291m 600 km Stage 4 161km 2180m Passo dello Stelvio 2757m Stage 5 63km 2010m 800 km Hotel Post Gries Grödnerjoch 2121m Passo di Campolongo 1875m Passo Pordoi 2239m Stage 6 128km 2640m Hotel Delle Alpi Forcella Franche 998m Passo di Fedaia 2057m Stage 7 162km 1630m 1000 km Monte Grappa 1745m km Michelangelo Venice Hotel Venice Elevation (m)

5 1.2. Stage overview Stage 1, Aigle - Meiringen Saanenmöser Sattel 1279m Col du Corbier 1230m Col des Mosses 1445m Col de Cou 1116m BnB Le Relais du Château Saint-Genis Col de Terramont 1096m Pas de Morgins 1371m Stage 0, Saint-Genis - Aigle Tracks: Stage 0, Saint-Genis - Aigle Stage 1, Aigle - Meiringen Stage 2, Meiringen - Chur Stage 3, Chur - Livignio (Albula) Stage 4, Livignio - Bolzano Stage 5, Bolzano - Corvara Stage 6, Corvara - Belluno (Camp, Pordo, Fedaia) Stage 7, Belluno - Venice (Monte Grappa) Versam 910m Hotel Meiringen Aareschlucht 725m Oberalppass 2046m Col du Grimsel 2165m Col de la Furka 2436m Stage 2, Meiringen - Chur km Hotel Sommerau Lenzerheide 1549m Stage 4, Livignio - Bolzano Stage 3, Chur - Livignio (Albula) Stage 5, Bolzano - Corvara Albupass 2315m Passo d'eira 2209m Hotel Teola Passo di Foscagno 2291m Passo dello Stelvio 2757m Forcola di Livigno 2315m Hotel Post Gries Grödnerjoch 2121m Hotel Dolomiti Sas Passo di Campolongo 1875m Passo Pordoi 2239m Passo di Fedaia 2057m Berninapass 2330m Stage 6, Corvara - Belluno (Camp, Pordo, Fedaia) Forcella Franche 998m Hotel Delle Alpi Stage 7, Belluno - Venice (Monte Grappa) Monte Grappa 1745m Michelangelo Venice Hotel Venice

6 1.3. Map

7 1.4. Description TGV was born as a follow-up event of GTA 2016, the Grand Tour des Alpes. The Abbreviation denotes the starting point and the final destination: Transalp Geneve Venice Climbs Climb # Stage # Name Height 1 0 Col de Cou 1116 m 2 0 Col de Terramont 1096 m 3 0 Col du Corbier 1230 m 4 0 Pas de Morgins 1371 m 5 1 Col des Mosses 1445 m 6 1 Saanenmöser Sattel 1279 m 7 2 Aareschlucht 725 m 8 2 Col du Grimsel 2165 m 9 2 Col de la Furka 2436 m 10 2 Oberalppass 2046 m 11 2 Versam 910 m 12 3 Lenzerheide 1549 m 13 3 Albulapass 2315 m 14 3 Berninapass 2330 m 15 3 Forcola di Livigno 2315 m 16 4 Passo d'eira 2209 m 17 4 Passo di Foscagno 2291 m 18 4 Passo dello Stelvio 2757 m 19 5 Grödnerjoch 2121 m 20 6 Passo di Campolongo 1875 m 21 6 Passo Pordoi 2239 m 22 6 Passo di Fedaia 2057 m 23 6 Forcella Franche 998 m 24 7 Monte Grappa 1745 m Page 7

8 1.6. Stages Stage Distance Elevation km 2, km 1, km 3, km 3, km 2, km 2, km 2, km 1,630 Sum 1,079 km 19,180 Stage 0 St-Genis Aigle Stage 1 Aigle Meiringen Stage 2 Meiringen Chur Stage 3 Chur Livigno Stage 4 Livigno Bolzano Stage 5 Bolzano Corvara Stage 6 Corvara Belluno Stage 7 Belluno Venice Page 8

9 2. Stage 0 St. Genis Aigle 2.1. Overview Stage 0 Start St-Genis Finish Aigle Distance 136 km Elevation 2370 m Climbs 4 Col de Cou Col de Terramont Col du Corbier Pas de Morgins 1116 m 1096 m 1230 m 1371 m 2.2. Map 2.3. Elevation Profile 1376 m Elevation (m) Elevation 1200 m 1000 m 800 m 600 m Col de Cou 1116m Col de Terramont 1096m Col du Corbier 1230m Pas de Morgins 1371m 400 m 371 m 0 km 20 km 40 km 60 km Distance 80 km 100 km 120 km km Page 9

10 2.4. Description The first stage (stage 0) comprises the first climbs on wonderful small roads with little traffic in Chablais. It starts with a first 40km smooth warm up before we can test if the past month training was enough. Even though it can not compare with what the huge long climbs like Passo Stelvio. From Fessy we start the very first climb of the tour up to Col de Cou (1116m) from it s toughest side; which probably manifests already in the first 100m in the village of Fessy itself. Trough the woods we bike on a small road with short glimpse from time to time to see the lake and the Jura on the other side and a last view to Geneva; time to say good bye. After a short decent we climb up to Col de Arces (1164m). In a longer descent we change the valley side by crossing a little stream Le Brevon just to have an intermediate short climb on the other side to La Vernaz all around the massive Outannaz with it's 2 highest peaks 'Grande Pointe des Journées' (1720m) and 'Mont Billiat' (1894m). Once arrive at Les Gorges Du Pont du Diable and continue on the west shore of lake La Dranse de Morzine. From it s south end in La Baume turn left and continue on a tiny nice road with your 3 rd climb of 8km up to Col du Corbier (1235m). It s not the biggest climb, but it should not be underestimated. In a few nice and open hairpin turns we decent to La Solitude from where we ll follow the valley always slightly up to La Chapelle d'abondance. Here is the start of the 4 th climb, our last mountain of the day, Pas de Morgins (1369m). On the top we are back in Switzerland and on a long roll down and recover from all the previous climb. Arriving on the bottom in Monthey, we have to cross the Rhone valley and cover our last flat kilometers to Aigle where we rest and recover for a long stage 1 with not much climbs but quite some kilometers. Note: If the weather should be bad, it s an alternative to pass along the shore of Lac Leman by Thones-les-Bains and Evian and cut off the first climbs. That doesn t make it really shorter but keep us lower and therefor warmer. Page 10

11 3. Stage 1 Aigle Meiringen 3.1. Overview 3.2. Map Stage 1 Start Agile Finish Meiringen Distance 151 km Elevation 1640 m Climbs 2 Col des Mosses Saanenmöser Sattel 1445 m 1279 m 3.3. Elevation Profile 1445 m Elevation (m) Elevation 1400 m 1200 m 1000 m 800 m 600 m Col des Mosses 1445m Saanenmöser Sattel 1279m 420 m 0 km 20 km 40 km 60 km Distance 80 km 100 km 120 km 140 km km Page 11

12 3.4. Description The 1 st stage is characterized by a first climb to Col des Mosses followed and Saanenmöser Sattel. But the overall tendency of the stage is going down, down, down to arrive at Thunersee and Brienzersee which offers the possibility to have a long cruise together in the group. Thus overall we ll not have as much elevation as the day before or the day after. The start in the day will be a little bit tough as it goes up immediately on a wide road. Let s hope for not too much traffic. We start the 18km ascent in Aigle, following the Grand Eau. After 6km it s becoming flatter and after another 2km we arrive in Le Sepey after which the traffic should become less. After another 4km we reach the high valley of Ormont-Dessous. Arriving at the ski resort marks the top and we can relax the legs a bit on the the way down to until Chateau-d Enhaut. There we traverse in a slight uphill to Gstaad where we ll attack the 2 nd but smaller climb to Saanenmöser Sattel. From there on we are almost done. Well almost as we have done more or less all the climbs for today. But from now on it would be a good idea to ride in a group all the way down to Meiringen to save resources and benefit from drafting. All the ride until Meiringen is a long flat ride with scenic views on and round Thun, the Thunersee and Brienzersee. Page 12

13 4. Stage 2 Meiringen Chur 4.1. Overview 4.2. Map Stage 2 Start Meiringen Finish Chur Distance 161 km Elevation 3350 m Climbs 5 Aareschlucht Col du Grimsel Col de la Furka Oberalppass Versam 725 m 2165 m 2436 m 2046 m 910 m 4.3. Elevation Profile 2433 m 2400 m Elevation (m) Elevation 2200 m 2000 m 1800 m 1600 m 1400 m 1200 m 1000 m 800 m Aareschlucht 725m Col du Grimsel 2165m Col de la Furka 2436m Oberalppass 2046m Versam 910m 600 m 570 m 0 km 20 km 40 km 60 km 80 km Distance 100 km 120 km 140 km 160 km km Page 13

14 4.4. Description Day 3, now we should be warmed up as the first real mountains are waiting for us and a long stage in addition. But as soon as we are done with the last climb it s almost going down all the time. From Meiringen we start a shorter climb, the Aareschlucht with only 124m of elevation. If you want you can count it to the following one up to Col du Grimsel which is one of the 3 longest climbs of this TGV up to (2165m). The climb is long but overall not to steep with even 5 short legs to rest. The diverse track from the north side which we are taking nicely shows the character of this climb. Passing by small villages the road leads comfortably through wood and meadows all along the river Aare. But as higher we get the forest thins out and soon only rocks and rubble is left. Delusive are the dams in the upper part, behind you always expect the summit. But eventually after a dozen of more turns we ll reach the long desired sign of the summit. This pass has everything a pass needs: A scary steep, large turns, human grades, a diversified landscape and a lot of altitude difference. Thus this one should not be missed out! Once on top we descent the road cut into the steep and arrive aver numerous switchbacks nicely stacked upon each other down to Gletsch the base to our next goal: Col de la Furka (2429m). The 11km climb to Col de la Furka can be cut in 3 legs: A quite long straight, a couple of switchbacks and a lost longer slightly bend straight leading to the border between canton Valais and canton Uri. On the way up have a look North on the rests of the huge Rhône glacier with summits above 3600m. The descent to the famous Swiss ski resort in Andermatt gives us time to recover for the last col: Col de Surpalix/Oberalppass (2044m). It starts right in Andermatt with 8 switchbacks (and short tunnel) always close by the famous railway which we goes along the road from the ski station Nätschen all the way to the top with Oberalpsee (lake) and. a surprising light house which you would more expect somewhere at the sea. When descending, don t be afraid of the road cut into the mountain just the other side, it s not the way we go :) We ll follow the road all the way down to Chur, the capital of the Swiss s biggest canton Grisons just interrupted by a short climb around ~20km before Chur to avoid the main road and have nicer views on one of the to rivers Rein Anteriur which will meet just before Chur with Hinterrhein to continue as Rhein all they way to Lake Constance and the North Sea. Question: Do you know the distance from the source of Rhein to the sea? Even more than our TGV tour! ~1230km Page 14

15 5. Stage 3 Chur Livigno 5.1. Overview Stage Start Finish Distance Elevation Climbs 3 Chur Livigno 117 km 3360 m 4 Lenzerheide Albulapass Berninapass Forcola di Livigno 5.2. Map Page m 2315 m 2330 m 2315 m

16 5.3. Elevation Profile Elevation 2321 m 2200 m 2000 m 1800 m 1600 m 1400 m 1200 m Lenzerheide 1549m Albulapass2315m Berninapass 2330m Forcola di Livigno 2315m Elevation (m) m 800 m 600 m km 20 km 40 km 60 km Distance 80 km 100 km km 5.4. Description After a though last stage with this 3 famous climbs, stage 4 is supposed to be a shorter stage to relax and prepare for the kings stage on day 5. So be warned: Don t make an all out workout today. From Chur we start directly up to Lenzerheide/Valbella (1547m) known to be a winter holiday paradise. Maybe less known than the following Albulapass (2312m) which should not be underestimated. It already starts quite tough with an average of 8-9% over the first 6km until Malix. From there one we can relax and recover for the next 2.5km kilometer until the grade is going up again. As the road is quite wide and well maintained for all the tourists we might find quite some traffic her. From the top on the traffic is getting less, but the road is not in a good shape. Take care, break, ride safe! Arriving in Tiefenkastel marks the end of the descent and we keep left slowly going up the valley into direction Davos. But just short after we keep right (the less steep road ;) ) just to turn into Albula valley where we pass Filisur at it s beginning. From there we start our climb up to Albulapass (2312m). This one might not be as famous as Col du Galibier or Passo Stelvio but it is a real insider tip Where you have for example a highlight Rhätischen Bahn as seen on the right. As a draw back it welcomes you with grades around 8%-10%. But have a look to the railway tracks! By 5 tunnels and 9 viaducts the tracks going up 422m on only 12.5km length. We on the road will have to do only 6km ;) In an average it takes bikers around 1h45 to go up. If you have time, check a map to see the crazy arrangement of the railway track. It looks the engineer was drunk and making circles around his glass of beer. The descent towards La Punt Chameusch is goes trough a long valley in the upper part, looking abandoned. Passing by Albulasee (lake) and it mostly straight in the upper part before it finishes with a couple of steep switchbacks. Page 16

17 From La Punt Chameusch we continue right towards Livigno most popular for skiing. The road is rather flat for most of the time but nevertheless going up slightly finishing on Berninapass (2330m). The road has rather some traffic, at least until Pontresina. After passing the village it s worth to have a look to the right from time to time to enojoy the view to Morteratsch glacier. After a view more kilometer we arrive on top of Passo del Bernina/Berninapass (2330m) and can relax for a moment. And we ll need to relax as we have a last climb to Forcola di Livigno, the last climb separating us from Livigino and our hotel. Don t shot me for that climb it wasn t my idea in the first place but Stephano s ;) In case you suffer, ask him for a beer in the hotel. Finally in Livigno, don t drink to much tonight and go to sleep early. Tomorrow will be the king stage with the highest col of all the tour: Passo di Stelvio. Page 17

18 6. Stage 4 Livigno Bolzano 6.1. Overview 6.2. Map Stage 4 Start Livigno Finish Bolzano Distance 161 km Elevation 2180 m Climbs 3 Passo d'eira Passo di Foscagno Passo dello Stelvio 2209 m 2291 m 2757 m Page 18

19 6.3. Elevation Profile 2760 m Elevation (m) Elevation 2500 m 2000 m 1500 m 1000 m Passo d'eira 2209m Passo di Foscagno 2291m Passo dello Stelvio 2757m 500 m 237 m 0 km 20 km 40 km 60 km 80 km Distance 100 km 120 km 140 km km 6.4. Description Kings stage! Passo dello Stelvio, 2758m. Due to the re-planning this time we ll have the 48 switchbacks, 24.6km and 1844m of elevation difference only as a descent. But don t go to fast, enjoy the impressive views! But fore we can attack Stelvio we need to get to i s bottom: Bormio. To get there we have 2 smaller climbs ahead of us: Passo d Eira and Passo di Foscagno. Both of them are neither long nor steep. But when you arrive on top of Passo d Eira, have a lost look back to Livigno. After a short descent we ll climb up short as well to Passo di Foscagno before we descent with less grade towards Bormio. Don t push to much on that road, you might need the energy later. From Bormio we start the climb to Passo dello Stelvio. The ascent from this side is a bit shorter and covers less elevation. But don t let yourself be tricked: It s a though long climb! To distract yourself have a look at the nice waterfalls and take your time, go your pace, climb, suffer.. enjoy! Most likely the top is not the best place to stay and enjoy. Either the weather is bad in which case you want/should descent immediately to Bormio. Or the weather is great, than looks and sounds more like Europe s highest fairground. From the top the way to Bolzano is going only one direction: DOWN! Unfortunately I have not been able to find the optimal balance between fast, convenient, pleasant and quite way to Bolzano. We ll have to decide a little bit case by case how to continue. The gps track nevertheless should not be the worst. Just don t let yourself be fooled by following the bicycle path, not all of it is paved. After this tremendous physical effort it s time to recover. Tomorrow we ll entering the Dolomites and some surprises. Page 19

20 7. Stage 5 Bolzano Corvara 7.1. Overview 5 Bolzano Corvara 63 km 2010 m 1 Stage Start Finish Distance Elevation Climbs Grödnerjoch 7.2. Map Page m

21 7.3. Elevation Profile 2115 m Elevation (m) Elevation 2000 m 1800 m 1600 m 1400 m 1200 m Grödnerjoch 2121m 1000 m 800 m 600 m 400 m 250 m 0 km 10 km 20 km 30 km Distance 40 km 50 km 60 km km 7.4. Description This day is a kind transfer into the heart of the Dolomites. The one and only climb in this stage is Passo Gardena. Beside the stunning views towards the end of the stage approaching Passo Gardena, the first kilometers are supposed to be fun. We are leaving Bolzano on a bicycle path which has been constructed on the old railway tracks. Thus it can be considered a rather flat, quite and pleasant ride. But from Ponte Gardena/Waidbruck there is no other way: We have to start our climb to Passo Gardena. From the top we descent directly to Corvara and the hotel. Page 21

22 8. Stage 6 Corvara Belluno 8.1. Overview 8.2. Map Stage 6 Start Corvara Finish Belluno Distance 128 km Elevation 2640 m Climbs 4 Passo di Campolongo Passo Pordoi Passo di Fedaia Forcella Franche 1875 m 2239 m 2057 m 998 m Page 22

23 8.3. Elevation Profile 2236 m 2200 m Elevation (m) Elevation 2000 m 1800 m 1600 m 1400 m 1200 m 1000 m 800 m 600 m Passo di Campolongo 1875m Passo Pordoi 2239m Passo di Fedaia 2057m Forcella Franche 998m 400 m 350 m 0 km 20 km 40 km 60 km Distance 80 km 100 km 120 km km 8.4. Description When stage 4 was the king stage, today is queens stage. More scenic it will not become! We ll not follow the famous Sella Ronde in order to avoid climbing up the same way we came from. Instead the idea is to pass over less well known passes. Nevertheless, on this stage we have a lot of alternatives to lengthen or shorten it in case of bad weather or lack of endurance/recovery. In order to get to our 2 nd climb we go up via Passo di Campologno. The more famous way would be via Passo Gardena (2121m) and Passo del Sella (2244m). From Passo Pordoi (2239m) where we ll have probably the most tourists beside Stelvio and Venice we have 800m of elevation to stretch our legs before attacking Passo di Fedaia. While the ascent is scenic, the descent. is the time you can attempt to beat your speed record! But be careful! Venice is only 1 day out! The way to hour hotel around Belluno I have chosen a less known road and except a shorter climb of ~350m should give us enough time to already think about this epic landscape. It will lead us on a small road along surrounded by mountains still over 2000m high and along Lago del Mis into the wide valley and to Belluno. Page 23

24 9. Stage 7 Belluno Venice 9.1. Overview 7 Belluno Venice 162 km 1630 m 1 Stage Start Finish Distance Elevation Climbs Monte Grappa 9.2. Map Page m

25 9.3. Elevation Profile 1714 m Elevation (m) Elevation 1600 m 1400 m 1200 m 1000 m 800 m Monte Grappa 1745m 600 m 400 m 200 m 0 m 0 km 20 km 40 km 60 km 80 km Distance 100 km 120 km 140 km 160 km km 9.4. Description Last stage, can you smell the sea already? No? Me neither. But soon you ll have a great view (if the weather allows) down in the Po flat. But before we have to climb up (ok we don t need to, but it s worth it) a last mountain: Monte Grappa (1745m) with it s World War I memorial. I can t deny it, it s a 30km climb but not to steep. But on the other side the road descending to Bassano del Grappa is worth it. In endless hairpin turns it s winding down. First without any vegetation around, changing into the Mediterranean pine trees. If (what I hope) the there is sun and heat, with every turn you ll more and more smell these pines! But in case you don t want to embrace this last giant, you can go with zero meters of elevation just along the mountain and into the Po plane. That last part towards Venice is characterized by a lot of small villages, but without any elevation :) Page 25

26 As far as I know it is not easy to arrive with the race bike to Piazza San Marco. Although I found a way to get there without getting wet or taking a boat. Thus the track of this day is actually longer than we will likely ride. Page 26

27 10. Climbs This chapter provides for almost all the climbs along the tour elevation profiles. For interpretation of the colors please check out the gradient explanation graphic below Gradient explanation Stage Col de Cou Start 582 m End 1116 m Climb 534 m Length 7.1 km Avg. grade 7.52% Link Page 27

28 Col de Terramont Start 959 m End 1096 m Climb 137 m Length 2.5 km Avg. grade 5.48% Link Page 28

29 Col du Corbier Start 656 m End 1230 m Climb 574 m Length 7.3 km Avg. grade 7.86% Link Pas de Morgins No profile available on quaeldich.de Start 839 m End 1369 m Climb 530 m Length 19.2 km Avg. grade 2.76% Link Page 29

30 10.3. Stage Col des Mosses Start 392 m End 1445 m Climb 1053 m Length 17.9 km Avg. grade 5.88% Link Saanenmöser Sattel Start 1014 m End 1279 m Climb 265 m Length 5.5 km Avg. grade 4.82% Link Page 30

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32 10.4. Stage Aareschlucht Start 601 m End 725 m Climb 124 m Length 2.1 km Avg. grade 5.90% Link Page 32

33 Grimselpass Start 625 m End 2165 m Climb 1540 m Length 26.0 km Avg. grade 5.92% Link Page 33

34 Furkapass Start 1762 m End 2436 m Climb 674 m Length 11.0 km Avg. grade 6.13% Link Page 34

35 Oberalppass Start 1446 m End 2046 m Climb 600 m Length 11.0 km Avg. grade 5.45% Link Page 35

36 Versam Start 679 m End 910 m Climb 231 m Length 11.9 km Avg. grade 1.94% Link Page 36

37 10.5. Stage Lenzerheidepass Start 668 m End 1549 m Climb 881 m Length 14.3 km Avg. grade 6.16% Link Page 37

38 Albulapass Start 971 m End 2315 m Climb 1344 m Length 21.8 km Avg. grade 6.17% Link Page 38

39 Berninapass Start 1730 m End 2330 m Climb 600 m Length 20.0 km Avg. grade 3.00% Link Page 39

40 Forcola di Livigno Start 2054 m End 2315 m Climb 261 m Length 3.5 km Avg. grade 7.46% Link Page 40

41 10.6. Stage Passo d Eira Start 1809 m End 2209 m Climb 400 m Length 6.7 km Avg. grade 5.97% Link Page 41

42 Passo di Foscagno Start 2026 m End 2291 m Climb 265 m Length 4.1 km Avg. grade 6.46% Link Page 42

43 Passo dello Stelvio Start 1217 m End 2757 m Climb 1540 m Length 21.6 km Avg. grade 7.13% Link Page 43

44 10.7. Stage Passo di Gardena Start 472 m End 2121 m Climb 1649 m Length 31.0 km Avg. grade 5.32% Link The profile does NOT start at the very bottom which is more or less Bolzano! Page 44

45 10.8. Stage Passo di Campolongo Start 1507 m End 1875 m Climb 368 m Length 5.9 km Avg. grade 6.24% Link Page 45

46 Passo di Pordoi Start 1592 m End 2239 m Climb 647 m Length 9.3 km Avg. grade 6.96% Link Page 46

47 Passo di Fedaia Start 1283 m End 2057 m Climb 774 m Length 12.5 km Avg. grade 6.19% Link Page 47

48 Forcella Franche Start 568 m End 998 m Climb 430 m Length 8.1 km Avg. grade 5.31% Link Not listed on quaeldich.de No profile available on qualdich.de Page 48

49 10.9. Stage Monte Grappa Start 154 m End 1745 m Climb 1591 m Length 28.6 km Avg. grade 5.56% Link Page 49

50 11. Hotels Stage 0 - Aigle BnB Le Relais du Château Chemin de Rochebord Aigle Switzerland Stage 1 Meiringen '46.5 N 6 58'5.9"E Hotel Meiringen Bahnhofplatz Meiringen Switzerland Stage 2 Chur '40.4 N 8 11'5.2"E Hotel Sommerau Emserstrasse Chur Switzerland Stage 3 Livigno '45.5"N 9 30'19.6"E Hotel Teola Via Pare' Livigno Italy '2.9652N 10 8' "E Page 50

51 11.5. Stage 4 Bolzano Hotel Post Gries Stage 6 Corvara Berger Hotel GmbH Freiheitsstr Bolzano Italy '8.2 N 11 20'5.1"E Hotel Dolomiti Sas Funtanacia La Villa/Corvara Italy Stage 6 Belluno '55.0"N 11 53'42.1"E Hotel Delle Alpi Via Jacopo Tasso Belluno Italy Stage 7 Venice '29.5"N 12 12'53.2"E Michelangelo Venice Hotel Via Forte Marghera Mestre Italy '29.4"N 12 14'51.7"E Page 51