In the event of a tie between two riders in the general best climber ranking, the rider with the most first places at highest level pass summits is declared the winner. If the riders are still tied, the first places obtained in the category 1 passes will be used to determine the winner. If necessary, the first places achieved at the summits of category 2, category 3 or category 4 passes or hills will be taken; as a last resort, the final general time ranking will be used.