One race, three nations, five stages, 13 mountain grand prix, 28 teams, 140 riders, 497.7 km to cover and over 11,000 meters of elevation gain. These are the numbers of the 61st Cycling Tour of Valle d'Aosta Mont Blanc, scheduled from July 16 to 20, 2025.

The presentation ceremony took place in Aosta at the Regional Palace in the presence of numerous political and sports authorities, former riders Wladimir Belli and Marco Della Vedova and the young Valdostan cyclist Filippo Agostinacchio, who recently won a stage at the Next Gen Giro.

Here's the comment from Riccardo Moret, president of Valdostan Cycling Society, the association organizing the race: "The Cycling Tour of Valle d'Aosta Mont Blanc just celebrated 60 years of history in the previous edition. The longevity of this event, the most enduring in the non-professional international cycling landscape, testifies to the love, passion, and resilience that connects Valle d'Aosta and its organizers to the cycling sports world and its champions. A manifestation that continues thanks to the support of the Valle d'Aosta regional administration, Valdostan municipalities, Piedmont municipalities, French communities of Haute Savoie and Savoie, the Swiss Valais canton, and sponsors who reward our efforts to contribute to such a wonderful event. On our roads, the best young talents undergo their true sporting maturity test, the one that opens the doors to the university of professional cycling. As requested by the movement, this year's route is again highly selective: after a fast start, the time climb returns, followed by three summit finishes over 2000 meters with dizzying heights. It will always be an exciting route through fairytale territories, for a unique spectacle to experience."

THE STAGES

Wednesday, July 16: STAGE 1, AOSTA - AOSTA, 85.4 km
The stage starts and ends in the capital, which this year celebrates 2050 years since its foundation. A short and fast stage with only one mountain grand prix a few kilometers from the start. The race continues towards the lower valley until the Châtillon turnaround point, from where it returns. The city entrance is from Pont Suaz, with the finish line placed on Corso Battaglione Aosta.
Last arrival in Aosta: 15-07-2022, 3rd stage Aosta - Aosta, 138.8 km. Winner: Alex Baudin (Fra).

Thursday, July 17: STAGE 2, PASSY - PASSY PLAINE JOUX, Time Trial 10.5 km
After seven years, a time climb returns, taking place in the French department of Haute Savoie. The climb is constant, with an average gradient around 6%. The toughest section approaches 10% and is located a couple of kilometers from the start.
Last arrival at Passy Plaine Joux: 17-07-2024, 1st stage Saint Gervais Mont Blanc - Passy Plaine Joux, 40.8 km. Winner: Ilkhan Dostiyev (Kaz).

Friday, July 18: STAGE 3, PRÉ SAINT DIDIER - GREAT ST. BERNARD PASS, 121.7 km
Stage ending in Switzerland, in the Valais canton territory. First half of the day mostly descending until the entrance of the tough climb towards Verrayes. From the summit, 60 km remain to the finish, essentially between descent and climb. The direction is towards Valpelline, with the Crêtes mountain grand prix preceding the long final climb that takes riders to 2475 meters altitude, the highest finish in the entire 2025 UCI Europe Tour.
Last arrival at Great St. Bernard Pass: 19-07-2015, 5th stage Pré Saint Didier - Great St. Bernard Pass, 86.6 km. Winner: Koen Bouwman (Ned).

Saturday, July 19: STAGE 4, SAINT PIERRE - VALSAVARENCHE (LE PONT), 160.6 km
The queen stage of the 2025 edition with four mountain grand prix and over 4000 meters of elevation gain. First challenge is the Cérellaz climb, measuring just over 5 km with double-digit gradients, then midway through the stage, the Champremier climb with 10 km full of hairpins and demanding slopes. A technical descent leads to the tough Les Fleurs climb: from the summit to the finish line, 47 km remain, with the first 15 km being a descent to Aymavilles and Villeneuve, where the long and irregular final ascent begins.
Last arrival in Valsavarenche (Le Pont): 18-07-2019, 2nd stage Aymavilles - Valsavarenche, 137.6 km. Winner: Kevin Inkelaar (Ned).

Sunday, July 20: STAGE 5, VALTOURNENCHE - BREUIL CERVINIA, 119.5 km
For the fourth consecutive year, the race ends in the shadow of the Matterhorn. First part entirely between descent and flat until Pont Saint Martin, where the Perloz and Fabiole mountain grand prix are tackled in quick succession. After this phase, the valley is climbed back along the same outward roads. At Châtillon, the regional road 46 is taken, with its 28 km leading to the finish line. A long and rideable climb, with the most challenging section around 5 km to go.
Last arrival in Breuil Cervinia: 21-07-2024, 5th stage Valtournenche - Breuil Cervinia, 95.5 km. Winner: Pablo Torres (Esp).

TEAMS AT THE START
Alpecin-Deceuninck Development Team
A.R. Monex Pro Cycling Team
Arkea-B&B Hotels Continentale
ATT Investments
AVC Aix Provence Dole
Bahrain Victorious Development Team
Biesse Carrera Pramac
Bourg en Bresse Ain Cyclisme
Caja Rural Alea
Ciclistica Rostese
Development Team Picnic PostNL
EF Education Aevolo
General Store Essegibi F.lli Curia
Hagens Berman Jayco
Israel Premier Tech Academy
Lidl Trek Future Racing
Lotto Development Team
MBH Bank Ballan CSB
Metec Solarwatt p/b Mantel
Petrolike
Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe Rookies
Soudal Quick Step Devo Team
Team Technipes #inEmiliaRomagna
UAE Team Emirates Gen-Z
Union Cycliste Monaco
VF Group Bardiani CSF Faizanè
Wanty Nippo ReUz
XDS Astana Development Team