The official route of the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women was presented this afternoon at the Ennio Morricone Auditorium in Rome, organized for the third consecutive year by RCS Sports & Events.

Starting on May 30th from Cesenatico and grand finale on Sunday, June 7th in Saluzzo, after nine stages - one more than the previous two editions - for a total of 1,153.7 km and 12,500 meters of elevation gain. There are two mountain finishes scheduled: the fourth stage Belluno–Nevegal Tudor ITT and the eighth stage Rivoli–Sestriere which, in addition to the final climb, will see athletes scale the Colle delle Finestre for the first time in the race's history, the Alfonsina Strada Peak of this edition.

The vernissage was presented by Pierluigi Pardo and Barbara Pedrotti, with interviews from the audience curated by Paolo Pacchioni of RTL 102.5, the official radio of the Giro d'Italia Women. The event was attended by numerous notable figures from sports, entertainment, institutions, and partner companies of the Pink Race. On stage were, among others, the winners of the recent male and female editions, Simon Yates and Elisa Longo Borghini, as well as two-time winner Vincenzo Nibali.

Among the authorities present, a delegation from Bulgaria composed of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh, and Minister of Sports and Youth Policies Ivan Peshev. For Italian institutions, Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Andrea Abodi, Minister for Sports and Youth; Luciano Buonfiglio, CONI President; Cordiano Dagnoni, President of the Italian Cycling Federation; Roberto Pella, President of the Professional Cycling League and Matteo Zoppas, President of ICE, participated with a video message.

The host was Alessandro Onorato, Councilor for Major Events, Sports, Tourism and Fashion of Roma Capitale. Also present were the top executives of RCS Group: Urbano Cairo, President of RCS MediaGroup; Paolo Bellino, CEO of RCS Sports & Events; Mauro Vegni, Director of the Giro d'Italia, and Stefano Barigelli, Director of La Gazzetta dello Sport.

THE ROUTE OF THE GIRO D'ITALIA WOMEN 2026

30.05.2026 Stage No. 1 Cesenatico - Ravenna, 139 km

31.05.2026 Stage No. 2 Roncade H-Farm - Caorle, 146 km

01.06.2026 Stage No. 3 Bibione - Buja, 154 km

02.06.2026 Stage No. 4 Belluno - Nevegal Tudor ITT, 12.7 km

03.06.2026 Stage No. 5 Longarone - Santo Stefano di Cadore, 138 km

04.06.2026 Stage No. 6 Ala - Brescello, 155 km

05.06.2026 Stage No. 7 Sorbolo Mezzani - Salice Terme, 165 km

06.06.2026 Stage No. 8 Rivoli - Sestriere, 101 km

07.06.2026 Stage No. 9 Saluzzo - Saluzzo, 143 km

STAGES AND ELEVATION PROFILES

STAGE 1, CESENATICO-RAVENNA, 139 KM

Perfectly flat stage. Departure from Cesenatico and arrival in Ravenna. Approach through the Ravenna plain, nearly touching the Comacchio Valleys and then passing through the finish line to tackle two laps of a circuit of about 23 km.

STAGE 2, RONCADE H-FARM-CAORLE, 146 KM

Almost flat stage with only one intermediate climb that will not prevent a final group sprint. Starting from Roncade H-Farm, climbing along the Piave river, tackling the Ca' del Poggio Wall and then descending along the Livenza river to the finish in Caorle.

STAGE 3, BIBIONE-BUJA, 154 KM

Flat at the beginning and then very undulating with several walls in the final part of a 36 km circuit that will be tackled only once. Last climb of the day is Montenars, 18 km from the finish.

STAGE 4, BELLUNO-NEVEGAL TUDOR ITT, 12.7 KM

Short, sharp, and very tough uphill time trial, on the same route as the 2011 Giro stage won by Alberto Contador. Brief descent out of Belluno and then a climb in three phases. About 3 km at 3% to the Caleipo intermediate. Followed by 4 km over 10% with peaks of 14%. Finishing with two less demanding kilometers where maximum effort will be necessary to make good time.

STAGE 5, LONGARONE-SANTO STEFANO DI CADORE, 138 KM

Dolomite stage with four mountain passes along the route without real recovery sections. From Longarone to Cortina d'Ampezzo through the Piave Valley and then the Boite Valley, always slightly ascending. Climbing the tough Tre Croci Pass and Sant'Antonio Pass, which leads into the final circuit. Costalissoio climb, descent and passage under the finish line before climbing back to Costalissoio and reaching the finish again.

STAGE 6, ALA-BRESCELLO, 155 KM

Stage likely to end in a sprint. Start between Adige and Lake Garda, flat or slightly descending. Crossing the Verona and Mantua plains until just before crossing the Po river near the finish.

STAGE 7, SORBOLO MEZZANI-SALICE TERME, 165 KM

The longest stage of the Giro d'Italia Women at 165 km. Entirely flat until the Val Tidone, which, once climbed, leads to the two difficulties of the day: the short but tough climbs of Pietragavina and Castello di Oramala.

STAGE 8, RIVOLI-SESTRIERE, 101 KM

Queen stage of the Giro d'Italia Women. Climbing the Colle delle Finestre (Alfonsina Strada Peak at 2178 m), and then the Sestriere Pass for the finish in the town of the same name. First 50 km flat before the ascent with its 18 km, half paved and half gravel, always around 9% with peaks of 14% in the first kilometers. Challenging descent and then the final climb where all available power will be needed to create gaps.

STAGE 9, SALUZZO-SALUZZO, 143 KM

Very undulating stage with a central section where three climbs are tackled in sequence: Montoso, Colletta di Paesana, and Colletta di Brondello. Finish always slightly descending.