The Giro d’Italia Women 2026 is set to offer a week of great cycling and entertainment on the roads of Northern Italy, with nine stages and over 1150 kilometers overall from Cesenatico to Saluzzo. A challenging route that will cross Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino Alto-Adige, Lombardy, and Piedmont, with more than 12,000 meters of elevation gain and some decisive segments for the overall classification.
A demanding Dolomitic stage is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5: 138 kilometers characterized by a challenging elevation profile, lacking any real recovery stretches.
The stage starts from Longarone and initially develops along the Piave Valley, continuing into the Boite Valley, with a constant and progressive ascent towards Cortina d’Ampezzo.
After this first segment, the route gets serious with the climb of Passo Tre Croci and Passo di Sant’Antonio, key junctions that lead into the final circuit.
Here, the riders will face an initial ascent towards Costalissoio, followed by a technical descent and passing under the finish line, before tackling the concluding climb back up to Costalissoio, which is expected to be decisive for the outcome of the stage.
