The Giro d’Italia 2027 route was unveiled in Rome on 3 November 2026, and it’s a climber’s race. The 110th Giro runs from Trieste to Rome between 8 and 30 May 2027, covering 3,418.9 km and about 50,250 metres of climbing. So, here’s what’s on the route, where the race will be won, and the Italian climbing bikes built for exactly this kind of riding.
Giro d’Italia 2027 route at a glance
| Dates | Saturday 8 May – Sunday 30 May 2027 |
| Start / finish | Trieste → Rome |
| Distance | 3,418.9 km over 21 stages |
| Climbing | About 50,250 m |
| Summit finishes | 7 |
| Time trials | 2 (19.6 km uphill + 37.3 km flat, 56.9 km total) |
| Rest days | Monday 17 May and Monday 24 May |
| Highest point | Passo Gavia, 2,618 m |
| Bikes to ride it on | Pinarello Dogma F · BMC Teammachine SLR 01 · Wilier Zero SLR |
The three climbs that will decide the Giro d’Italia 2027
Most Grand Tours have one standout mountain day. However, this Giro has three famous Italian climbs, each with its own job.
Stage 16: double Mortirolo and the Gavia (Tuesday 25 May)
The queen stage runs 192 km from Sondrio to Aprica with around 5,700 metres of climbing. Riders go over the Mortirolo, then the Gavia, then the Mortirolo again. The Gavia is the Cima Coppi, the highest point of the race, and it hasn’t featured in the Giro since 2014. Meanwhile, the Mortirolo carries the Montagna Pantani title in honour of Marco Pantani.
For context, the classic side of the Mortirolo from Mazzo di Valtellina is roughly 12.4 km at about 10.5%, with ramps near 18%. As a result, it’s one of the steepest long climbs raced anywhere.
Stage 18: Madonna di Campiglio (Thursday 27 May)
Five big climbs and about 4,500 metres of climbing come before a 12.5 km summit finish. The final climb isn’t brutal on its own. Instead, it’s what comes before it that drains the legs.
Stage 20: Monte Zoncolan (Saturday 29 May)
The last mountain stage finishes on the Zoncolan, climbed from Ovaro. It’s about 10 km at close to 12% average, and it hasn’t been in the Giro since 2021. Also, it comes the day before the final circuit in Rome, so this is the last real chance to win the pink jersey.
The rest of the route, week by week
Week 1: Slovenia, the Apennines and an uphill time trial
- Stages 1–3: a hilly start in Trieste, a full day in Slovenia from Ljubljana to Koper, then a rising finish at Possagno. Good days for punchy riders.
- Stage 5: the first summit finish at Sarnano-Sassotetto, about 13 km at 7.4%. The stage starts in Filottrano, hometown of the late Michele Scarponi, ten years after his death.
- Stage 7: a 19.6 km time trial that climbs most of the way to Campo di Giove.
- Stage 9: a second summit finish on Monte Livata, about 13.9 km at 6.9%.
Week 2: long days, Piani di Bobbio and Monza
- Stage 12: an unfamiliar, steep finish at Zeri via Passo dei Due Santi.
- Stage 14: 4,900 metres of climbing, including the Ghisallo, before a tough finish at Piani di Bobbio.
- Stage 15: a flat 37.3 km time trial from the Monza racetrack into Milan. So, pure climbers can lose plenty of time here.
Week 3: the mountains, then Rome
After the second rest day come the double Mortirolo, Madonna di Campiglio and the Zoncolan. Then the race finishes with a 131 km circuit in Rome on Sunday 30 May.
Plus, the Giro d’Italia Women is set to start on 29 May, the day before the men finish, with an uphill time trial and a hard final mountain stage on its route.
Why the Giro d’Italia 2027 route suits lightweight climbing bikes
Seven summit finishes and gradients well into double figures put weight and stiffness ahead of pure aero. You don’t need to race the Mortirolo to feel the difference, though. Long climbs like the 1 in 20 in the Dandenongs, or the alpine roads at Falls Creek and Mt Buller, reward the same things: a light, stiff frame, low gears and a position you can hold for an hour.
So, here are the race-bred climbing bikes we sell, all from brands with real Giro history.
Pinarello Dogma F: eight Giro wins
Pinarello says riders have won the Giro eight times on its bikes, most recently Chris Froome in 2018, Tao Geoghegan Hart in 2020 and Egan Bernal in 2021. Also, Pinarello’s first Grand Tour win came at the 1975 Giro.
The Dogma F is the bike the pros race today. It’s an all-rounder: light enough for the Mortirolo, but shaped for speed on the flat.
See every 2027 colour in our Pinarello Dogma 2027 colour guide, or build your own paint with Pinarello MyWay.
Who it’s for
Riders who want one bike for climbing days, fast bunch rides and racing.
BMC Teammachine SLR 01: the Swiss climber
The Teammachine SLR 01 is BMC’s lightweight race bike. It’s built for riders who spend most of their time going uphill, but it still handles fast descents with confidence.
Not sure which Teammachine suits you? Read our Teammachine R 01 vs SLR 01 comparison.
Who it’s for
Riders who live for hills and want a light, precise bike that doesn’t feel twitchy on the way down.
Wilier Zero SLR: a Giro winner since 1948
Wilier’s Giro story goes back a long way. Fiorenzo Magni won the 1948 Giro on a Wilier. Plus, Michele Scarponi, honoured on stage 5 of the 2027 route, was awarded the 2011 Giro on one. The Zero range is Wilier’s lightest, and Wilier claims a frame weight under 800 g for the Zero SLR.
These are limited colours and sizes, so check availability before you set your heart on one.
Who it’s for
Riders who want an Italian race bike with a real Giro story, and lightness above all else.
Which should you choose?
- One bike for everything, top level: Pinarello Dogma F.
- Climbing first, sharp handling: BMC Teammachine SLR 01.
- Lightest Italian option, great value: Wilier Zero SL or Zero SLR.
- Long days in the mountains with more comfort: Pinarello Dogma X.
Looking for a deal?
Earlier-season frames and bikes are marked down while they last:
- Pinarello Dogma F Disc Frameset Luxter Amber – $9,489 (was $11,999). Other Luxter colours are also reduced.
- Pinarello Dogma X Frameset Black Gold Matt – $8,439 (was $11,999).
- BMC Teammachine SLR01 FOUR (2026) – $6,849 (was $11,999).
Gearing and kit for big climbs
Even pros fit low gears for the Mortirolo and Zoncolan. For steep Victorian climbs, a compact crankset with a wide-range cassette makes a huge difference. Also, fuel matters on long climbing days, so see our SIS fuelling guide. And if you like climb data on your head unit, read about the Garmin Edge 1060.
Giro d’Italia 2027 FAQ
When is the Giro d’Italia 2027?
It runs from Saturday 8 May to Sunday 30 May 2027, starting in Trieste and finishing in Rome.
What is the hardest stage of the 2027 Giro?
Stage 16 from Sondrio to Aprica on Tuesday 25 May. It climbs the Mortirolo twice and the Gavia, with about 5,700 metres of climbing in 192 km.
Where does the Giro d’Italia 2027 finish its last mountain stage?
On Monte Zoncolan on Saturday 29 May, the day before the finish in Rome.
How can I watch the Giro in Australia?
SBS has shown the Giro and the Giro d’Italia Women live and free on SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand. Expect late-night starts on the east coast, as Italy is eight hours behind in May.
What bike do pros ride in the Giro?
It depends on the team. Pinarello, BMC and Wilier have all supplied WorldTour teams, and we sell all three.
Where can I buy a Pinarello, BMC or Wilier in Melbourne?
Port Melbourne Cycles, 107 Bay Street, Port Melbourne. We help with sizing and fit, and you can enquire online or call us.
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