The Giro dâItalia Women will return in 2026 with its unmistakable mix of excitement and top-level competition, once again shining a spotlight on Trentino and the Belluno area with two spectacular and technically demanding stages. From 30 May to 7 July 2026, the worldâs best female cyclists will battle it out along breathtaking routes that cross mountains, valleys and vineyards, delivering thrilling racing and suspense right to the finish line. The race will start in Cesenatico and finish in Saluzzo, passing through some of Italyâs most iconic landscapes.
Stage 4 â Belluno âș Nevegal
2 June 2026
A short but extremely demanding uphill time trial, designed to make a real difference among the favourites. The route mirrors the famous Giro dâItalia 2011 stage won by Alberto Contador. After a brief descent out of Belluno, the climb to Nevegal unfolds in three distinct sections:
- around 3 km at 3% to the intermediate point in Caleipo,
- followed by 4 punishing kilometres at over 10%, with gradients peaking at 14%,
- and finally the last 2 km, with slopes easing from 6% to 2%, where riders will need to push to their absolute limit against the clock.
Stage 5 â Longarone âș Santo Stefano di Cadore
3 June 2026 â 138 km
A true Dolomite stage, relentless and without real recovery sections, featuring four classified climbs. From Longarone, the route heads towards Cortina dâAmpezzo, climbing steadily through the Piave Valley and then the Boite Valley. The toughest challenges come next with the ascents of Passo Tre Croci and Passo di SantâAntonio, leading into the final circuit. Riders will then tackle the Costalissoio climb, descend, pass beneath the finish line and face a final ascent to Costalissoioâpotentially decisive for the general classification.
A must-see spectacle
The Giro dâItalia Womenâs passage through this area offers a unique opportunity to discover Trentino and the Belluno region at their very best. More than just a sporting event, it is an experience that blends cycling, nature and culture, attracting both fans and travellers from around the world. An unmissable appointment to witness the exploits of the worldâs top cyclists in the extraordinary setting of the Dolomites.
