The Giro 2027 route will bring Monte Zoncolan back to the race for a punishing finale in the third week. Organizers unveiled a 3,418.9km course with 50,250 meters of climbing, running from Trieste on May 8 to Rome on May 30.
The 110th edition of the corsa rosa gives overall contenders a broad test across three weeks. The race includes two individual time trials totaling 56.9km, early summit finishes, and a mountain-heavy final week after the second rest day.
Monte Zoncolan stands as the headline climb, returning to the Giro for the first time since 2021. Riders will tackle the steeper Ovaro approach on the penultimate stage, where Chris Froome won in 2018.
Giro 2027 route built around climbing and two time trials
The route offers chances for several rider types before the final mountain barrage. Organizers listed six sprint opportunities, eight hilly stages, five mountaintop finishes, and two individual time trials.
The Giro opens with nine straight days of racing and enough climbing to shape the general classification early. Stage 1 starts in Trieste, crosses into Slovenia, and includes three difficult climbs inside the final 40km.
Stage 2 remains entirely in Slovenia, linking Ljubljana with Koper. Another demanding stage follows from Cervignano to Possagno before sprinters receive their first clear opportunity at Misano’s motor racing circuit on stage 4.
The general classification fight should sharpen on stage 5. The stage starts in Filottrano to honor Michele Scarponi 10 years after his death. Riders face 139km and 3,300 meters of climbing.
The first time trial arrives with a 19.6km route from Sulmona to Campo di Giove. The stage finishes uphill, adding another early complication for riders targeting the overall standings.
A stage to Naples follows before the opening Sunday brings another summit finish at Monte Livata. That early sequence gives climbers several chances before the race reaches its northern mountains.
Second week keeps pressure on before Milan time trial
After the first rest day, racing resumes with 218km from Palombara Sabina to Norcia. Repeated climbs and descents add up to 3,600 meters of elevation gain.
The longest stage of the race follows, finishing at the Mugello Circuit. That day should offer another likely sprint chance before Tuscany returns the race to hillier terrain.
The Tappa Bartali runs from Montecatini Terme to Zeri. It features Passo dei Due Santi and a new uphill finish, giving attackers another platform before flatter roads into Reggio Emilia.
The second weekend raises the difficulty again. Saturday’s 187km stage to Piani di Bobbio/Valtorta includes 4,900 meters of climbing.
The Ghisallo, Culmine di San Pietro, Miragolo San Salvatore, and Alino all come before the uphill finale. The accumulation could expose any weak legs before the next time trial.
The week ends with a 37.3km individual time trial starting inside Monza’s racing circuit and finishing in Milan. The flat but technical course should suit specialists and force pure climbers to defend their positions.
Mortirolo double sets up Monte Zoncolan return
The final week opens with one of the hardest stages of the race. Stage 16 runs 192km from Sondrio to Aprica and packs 5,700 meters of climbing.
That stage includes two ascents of the Mortirolo, with the Gavia placed between them. The Gavia carries Cima Coppi honors as the race’s highest point. The Mortirolo serves as the designated Montagna Pantani.
Sprinters get another chance from Chiari to Vo before the race turns back toward the mountains. The route then goes from Rovereto to Madonna di Campiglio.
A 199km stage from Rovereto to Sacile follows, with 3,000 meters of climbing. That profile should suit breakaway riders before the final decisive mountain stage.
The penultimate day starts in Pordenone and finishes on Monte Zoncolan via the Ovaro side. It gives climbers one final chance to break open the race before the ceremonial finale.
Rome hosts the last stage, where the Giro should conclude with the traditional champagne celebrations and one final bunch sprint.
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