41.2 km with glacier crossing into Italy. The Matterhorn from the south. On to the wild trails of Aosta.
The streets of Zermatt will be empty as you start the stage before dawn. As the morning light arrives you’ll pass very traditional hamlets as the climbing begins after just 1.5 km. 12 km later you’ll be standing on the Theodulpass at 3295m after crossing about 2 km on ice. Please take care of crevasses! It’s a rocky moonscape under the face of Monte Cervino on the other side until you climb over the next pass, the green returns on the long descent towards St Jacques. Only the steep and rocky pass of Colle de Rothorn stands in your way before the long descent to Gressoney, where comfort and good food await.
This race is a dream. Flowy singletrack, fun technical sections, fast descents, long slog climbs, long wobbly bridges, big mountains all around, a friendly low-key vibe.Team Inov-8
A selection of race images from Stage 2 across the years. Click to enlarge.
| Check points | km | Cum. km | Altitude | m | m | Cut off | Refreshments | DNF | Medical | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| START | Zermatt | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1600 | ↑ 0 | ↓ 0 | ||||
| 4 | Trockenersteg | 9.5 | 9.5 | 2939 | ↑ 1391 | ↓ 74 | ||||
| 5 | Teodulo | 4.0 | 13.5 | 3324 | ↑ 1847 | ↓ 134 | ||||
| 6 | Rifugio Ferraro | 16.9 | 30.4 | 2083 | ↑ 2267 | ↓ 1797 | 14:30 |
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| FINISH | Gressoney La Trinité | 12.4 | 42.8 | 1629 | ↑ 3055 | ↓ 3031 | 18:30 |
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