The Giro delle Dolomiti, a multi-day amateur race, is returning to its roots to mark its 50th anniversary. The logistical base is at the Bolzano Exhibition Centre. Each stage includes a section closed to traffic and subject to timed trials. Over 100 cyclists have already secured a place on the start line.
Bettina Ravanelli, Chair of the Organising Committee, explains in a press release: “The strong start to registrations shows us just how much anticipation there already is for this special edition. To mark our 50th anniversary, we want to combine our history, the joy of cycling together and some of the most beautiful and challenging routes in the Dolomites.”
Giro delle Dolomiti via the Stelvio Pass
The first stage covers 146 kilometres and 3,378 metres of elevation gain, leading up to the Würzjoch. For the first time, the organisers are offering two performance groups. The timed section starts in St. Peter in Villnöss and finishes at the Halsjoch after 8.6 kilometres and 650 metres of elevation gain. On the second day, the Stilfser Joch is on the programme. The stage covers 57 kilometres with 1,955 metres of elevation gain. The mountain time trial begins in Gomagoi and leads over 18 kilometres and 1,471 metres of elevation gain to the summit.
The queen stage to Passo Fedaia
The third stage is considered the queen stage. It covers 142 kilometres and a staggering 3,915 metres of climbing to the Passo Fedaia. The timed section starts in Bosco Verde and ends at the pass after 8.5 kilometres and 800 metres of climbing.
The fourth stage starts in Cortina d'Ampezzo. The route takes the riders over the Passo Giau, the Pordoi Pass and the Karer Pass back to Bolzano. The stage covers 124 kilometres and 2,872 metres of elevation gain. The battle for the stage victory will take place from Pocol to the Passo Giau. This section is 10 kilometres long with 724 metres of elevation gain.
The Giro delle Dolomiti finale on the Seiser Alm
The final stage finishes at the Seiser Alm. A distance of 74 kilometres and a climb of 1,801 metres will decide the overall classification of this anniversary edition. The mountain time trial starts in Seis am Schlern and finishes in Compatsch after 6.2 kilometres and a climb of 530 metres.
Participation in all five stages costs 600 euros if you register by 31 December 2026. Individual stages can be booked separately. The number of participants is limited to 400. Further information and the registration form can be found at www.girodolomiti.com.
