The 2019 tour calls in Colorado, USA for this iconic challenge. The oldest race on the tour with more than 60 years of history, competitors will face the challenge of high altitude as they climb to the 14 thousand foot summit. This ascent through thin air leaves athletes already drained for a 13 mile downhill on dangerous slopes.
This 31km run through the Matterhorn range is the fastest in the 2019 series, often coming down to a painful last gasp race for victory, despite the 2200 metres of climbing. The Swiss alps provide an unforgettable backdrop to this classic race.
Taking place in the fearsome Italian Dolomites range, this 22km race features a 1700 metre climb through the Pordoi Couloir to the summit of Piz Boè – one of the most challenging stages on the 2019 tour.
Taking place in Chamonix, France, this event takes in the alpine scenery of Mont Blanc on a gruelling 42km course.
