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The international Granfondo in Cuneo will take place on the weekend of 28 June 2026. All three routes start and finish in Cuneo, Piazza Galimberti. There will be two timed races and one non-competitive route. The organisers have now unveiled the jersey for the 37th edition in white and red. The choice of colours combines Italy and Denmark, which has been invited as the guest country. Davide Lauro and Emma Mana, President and Vice President of ASD Fausto Coppi on the Road, explain the decision in favour of white as a return to the roots of the event. The Granfondo was one of the first international events to introduce an official race jersey. For 36 years, participants have worn standardised jerseys at the start and on the climbs. It is included in the entry fee - currently you pay 75 euros for a starting place including cycling jersey.
Jersey exhibition at GF La Fausto Coppi
Since the first edition in 1987, the organisers have produced more than 60,000 jerseys. Every year, the organisers receive photos of participants wearing the jersey on all five continents. The jerseys show the flags of the countries represented. Since 1987, more than 75 different national flags have found their place on the jerseys. An exhibition in Piazza Galimberti will show the history of the event. The exhibition documents the fashion, styles, colours and trends of the individual editions.
Ekoï as a supplier
French manufacturer Ekoï is producing the jersey for the second time in a row. Pietro Cicoria, Director of Operations at Ekoï, emphasises the shared passion for cycling. Fabio Aru will be at the start as Ekoï's brand ambassador in 2026. The Italian won the Vuelta, wore the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia and the yellow jersey at the Tour de France.
Details of the GF La Fausto Coppi routes
GRANFONDO (most difficult route)
- Distance: 172 km
- Altitude metres: over 4,300 m
- Special features:
- Separates from the Mediofondo after 1.5 km
- Main climbs: Colletta di Rossana → Colle di Sampeyre (16 km) → Colle d'Esischie (21.4 km) → Colle Fauniera → Madonna del Colletto (7.3 km with a gradient of up to 13%)
- Technical descents into the Maira and Stura valleys
Rejoins the Mediofondo route after Colle d'Esischie
MEDIOFONDO (middle route)
- Distance: 111 km
- Altitude metres: over 2,500 m
- Special features:
- Start: Cuneo, Piazza Galimberti → Valle Grana
- Main climbs: Colle Fauniera (22 km, 2,481 m) → Madonna del Colletto (1,304 m)
- Return via Valle Gesso and Borgo San Dalmazzo to your destination
FAUNIERA CLASSIC (no race)
- Distance: 101 km
- Altitude metres: 2.187 m
- Special features:
- Without ranking list, only timekeeping with alphabetical listing
- After the descent to Demonte: "military route" along the Stura River
- Meets the Mediofondo route to the destination in Borgo San Dalmazzo
Important: Participants on the timed routes need a medical certificate confirming their fitness for sport. Information is available on the Homepage of the event. Starting places currently cost 75 euros.
