Greece's stage race through the cradle of endurance
Tour of Hellas
A multi-day test through Greece's mountains and coastline, where continental teams chase GC ambition and stage wins in equal measure.
- Location
- 🇬🇷 Greece
- When
- Early May
- Course
- Stage Race
- Most recent winner
- 🇨🇿 Václav Ježek (2026)
- Also known as
- DEH Tour of Hellas
- Category
- Men’s Continental
About Tour of Hellas
The Tour of Hellas, officially the DEH Tour of Hellas, is a men's cycling stage race held each spring in Greece. Run on the continental calendar, it usually spans four or five days and draws a mix of development squads, ambitious pro teams, and regional outfits looking for stage-racing opportunity in the eastern Mediterranean.
Also known as: DEH Tour of Hellas · International Tour of Hellas · Tour of Greece
Revived in 2022 after a long hiatus, the Tour of Hellas represents the return of international stage racing to Greece.
This is where continental racing meets Greek geography. The route threads through terrain that swings from Aegean coastal roads to inland climbs, offering both sprinters and climbers their moments. For riders building toward bigger stage race goals later in the season, it's a proving ground. For teams outside the WorldTour bubble, it's a chance to control a race from start to finish.
Tour of Hellas winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 🇨🇿Václav Ježek |
| 2025 | 🇨🇴Martin Lopez |
| 2024 | 🇦🇹Riccardo Zoidl |
| 2023 | 🇵🇹Iuri Leitao |
2026 results
This edition is complete.
Tour of Hellas route
The race typically includes at least one summit finish or mountaintop stage that separates the GC contenders, plus flatter stages where positioning and team depth matter as much as raw power. Coastal wind can fracture the peloton unexpectedly, and the final day often features a circuit or short road stage that rewards aggressive racing rather than pure climbing. The winner usually emerges from a rider who can handle both the climbs and the tactical volatility of a smaller, more unpredictable field. Time bonuses at stage finishes can shift the overall by seconds, so expect late attacks even on stages that look controlled.
What shapes the race
Greek stage race
A short spring stage race across mixed terrain, from coastal roads to inland climbs that matter for the overall.
Smaller-team volatility
With fewer dominant teams than a WorldTour race, breakaways and bonus seconds can shape the general classification quickly.
Climb and coast balance
The winner usually needs to handle both a summit-style stage and the exposed flat roads that can split the race.
Signature landmarks
Greek mountains and coastline provide the backdrop.
- Terrain
Greek mountain roads
The race crosses mountainous terrain in central and western Greece, with climbs that test endurance.
History
Memorable editions
- 2022
The race returns
The Tour of Hellas returned to the international calendar after a long absence and restored a stage-race identity to Greece.
- 2025
Lopez wins the revival era
Martin Lopez added another marker to the race's modern second life, underlining how open the event remains to ambitious climbers.
Iconic victories
Riccardo Zoidl
Zoidl's 2024 overall win gave the revived race a proven stage-racing name on its honors list.
Martin Lopez
His 2025 victory showed how quickly the modern Tour of Hellas can reward younger climbers and opportunists.
Eras and records
First held in 1968, revived in 2022 as a UCI-registered event.
Heritage
The race traces its origins to 1968 as the Tour of Ancient Monuments, revived in its modern form in 2022.