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2026 Giro d’Italia route analysis – Women tackle Finestre for first time, men head from Bulgaria to Rome

The 2026 Giro starts in Bulgaria, then moves to Calabria before the Dolomites and ends with a sprint into Rome.
Finestre climbs return as a focal point for the women’s Giro d’Italia Donne in 2026 for the first time.
The route features seven uphill finishes and seven sprint stages to balance GC and attack opportunities.
A 40-km time trial on the Tuscan seafront is planned to shape the first half of the race.
The route moves from Bulgaria to Italy with a significant transfer day to Calabria.
Giro d’Italia Donne’s Finestre finish is set to influence the women’s race calendar in 2026.
The 2026 Giro aims for more attacking racing with longer climbs balanced by flatter days.
The route will begin in Ravenna and end in Rome, with diverse landscapes from seas to high mountain passes.
The calendar shift increases Giro Donne visibility by avoiding overlap with the Tour de France.
The route includes a Dolomites climb and a high-elevation Nevegal ascent in the Dolomites.

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