The Giro d’Italia comes to Trentino

A day of celebration to cheer on the great champions of cycling

This year, the Giro d’Italia — scheduled to take place from 4 to 26 May 2024 — is coming to Trentino, as the backdrop to stage 17 (Selva di Val Gardena to Brocon Pass) as well as the starting point for stage 18 on the following day (Fiera di Primiero to Padua).

First up, stage 17 is scheduled for Wednesday 22 May and has been defined by Vincenzo Nibali as the key stage of the Giro: after departing from Selva di Val Gardena, cyclists will immediately climb the Sella Pass before descending through Val di Fassa and Val di Fiemme as far as Predazzo. From here, the group will continue in the direction of the Rolle Pass, which they must cross before descending as far as Fiera di Primiero. Finally, they will climb the Gobbera Pass and then the Brocon Pass twice to reach the finish line. The next day, Thursday 23 May, the race will resume from Fiera di Primiero in the direction of Padua, passing through the town of Imer and coasting Lake Schener at the foot of Monte Croce.

A thrill to be experienced

Seeing a live road cycling race is truly an experience to be had. When the race passes by, everything happens quickly: the relay motorcycles zoom past, then the breakaway cyclists and the race captains. Next, there are the chasers trying to catch up. Finally there is the peloton, with the sprinters bringing up the rear, further behind and in high spirits. Every rider gets a special cheer and applause.

Going to see the Giro d’Italia is an experience full of joy and excitement. In Trentino there is more than one opportunity to see professional riders in action. As well as the Giro, the Tour of the Alps, one of the most important and prestigious stage races on the professional circuit, also passes through the region.

Then, after the champions, it’s your turn: we have selected and highlighted the best legendary ascents – unforgettable routes that have hosted historic cycling feats and that you can retrace while trying to beat your personal best.