The 2026 Giro d'Italia will take place from May 8 to 31. It is one of the most important and difficult cycling races in the world.
This 109th edition will start in Bulgaria (Nessebar) and finish in Rome, after 21 stages across Bulgaria, Switzerland, and Italy.
⛰️ A very demanding route
- Total distance: approximately 3,468 km
- Elevation gain: almost 48,700 m
- 9 flat stages, 6 hilly stages, 5 mountain stages, and 1 individual time trial
Riders will have to face numerous difficult climbs, including several summit finishes.
🏆 A race for the best cyclists
The Giro brings together the greatest champions of world cycling. All aim for the famous pink jersey, symbol of the general classification leader.
Very tough stages and mythical passes like the Passo Giau will make the race particularly intense.
The 2026 Giro promises to be a spectacular race, with a long, difficult route and decisive mountain stages. The best cyclists in the world will compete to win one of the three Grand Tours of the season.
