20 Apr 2025

A tough test awaits Team Polti VisitMalta on the Alps of the Euregio

Tour of the Alps (2.PRO)

From 21st to 25th April

As Team Polti VisitMalta continues its build-up to the Giro d’Italia, a very demanding race kicks off tomorrow: the Tour of the Alps. For five days, it will lead riders and fans through the heart of the Euregio — the mountain area comprising Trentino, Südtirol and Tyrol — testing some of the best climbers in the world against a backdrop of stunning alpine landscapes.

The opening stage will be relatively soft — though it already includes a climb above 1500 metres — while stage 2 is the longest and features 3750 metres of elevation gain. The following day could favour breakaways, then stage 4 is the queen stage, crossing borders from Italy into Austria: from lake Misurina to the Kartitsch saddle, the peloton will face six climbs and a final uphill kilometre at 5%. The final showdown for the overall win will take place on Friday, with two ascents of the Bannberg and the Stronach wall.

Polti VisitMalta lines up with Davide Piganzoli as leader, supported by the Bais brothers, Alex Martín, Andrea Pietrobon, Fran Muñoz and Samuele Zoccarato.

Martín: “After doing my part in the Giro d’Abruzzo, I’m ready to go again in what will be my second Tour of the Alps. It’s a prestigious event and the level of the startlist reflects that, but I’m feeling really good and ready to give everything for the squad’s plan.”

Sports director Stefano Zanatta: “Last year Piganzoli finished 10th in the GC and Mattia Bais fought for the KOM jersey. This year both of them are coming straight from an altitude camp on Mount Teide, as their teammates have raced competitively in recent weeks. It’s a solid group that can make its mark and get results.”