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2026 Tour of Switzerland (Tour de Suisse)
World Tour

89th edition: June 17 - June 21, 2026

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Stage 1

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Wednesday, June 17: Stage 1, Sondrio - Sondrio, 144 km

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The stage: The Tour de Suisse begins with a demanding opening stage around Sondrio. After an initial flat section, the route quickly turns into a constant up and down. The character of the stage is less comparable to flat classics such as the Flanders-Classics, and instead resembles more demanding races like the Il Lombardia. The race heads into the Valtellina and mainly runs at mid-altitude, which will shape the rhythm of the peloton.

In the finale, two short but very steep climbs are likely to create a first clear selection. A bunch sprint is highly unlikely under these conditions. Instead, the stage win is expected to be decided by small groups or even a solo rider.

The race:

Results:

GC after stage 1: