2025 Giro d’Italia Route: The 108th version of the Giro d’Italia will begin in Albania on Friday ninth of Might. This yr’s Italian Grand Tour begins comparatively simply, with a really powerful last week. That mentioned, the primary few days are going to point out us who would be the doable winner. We check out the Giro’25 route.
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Giro d’Italia 2025 | The Route
The 2025 Giro d’Italia has La Grande Partenza in Albania on Friday (don’t overlook). The Balkan nation is changing into a vacationer sizzling spot for Western Europeans, however these first phases will likely be no vacation for the sprinters. The primary phases in Albania should not tremendous troublesome, however there may be fairly a little bit of climbing. The Giro boss mentioned on the Giro presentation: “We now have damaged the cliché of the opening stage for sprinters. The primary stage has a difficult last lap. The time trial has a troublesome part midway by and several other technical bends, and the third stage already has an essential climb with the Qafa E Llogarasë.”
Giro’25 route map
After the opening days in Albania, the peloton strikes to the heel of Italy, the place there are a couple of transition phases and the primary mountain end. Within the second weekend, on Sunday there’s a spectacular gravel stage in Tuscany, and that is when the 2025 Giro d’Italia actually will get going. Within the second week, there are transition phases in Tuscany because the race heads to the Veneto area. The time trial on Tuesday and the mountain end on Sunday in San Valentino, will likely be essential for the GC, however the second week is just not too troublesome and the puncheurs can have their alternatives. As is kind of typical of the Giro, the ultimate week is all essential for the GC riders. This the place the race hits the Dolomites, together with the Passo del Mortirolo, Colle delle Finestre, Sestriere and the Col de Joux, however there is just one summit end. In complete Grand Tour there may be solely three phases that finish on a mountain high. That’s three lower than in 2024, however that doesn’t imply that this yr’s Giro is straightforward. Trying on the profiles, you see loads of climbs the place the race will be gained or misplaced. The ultimate stage 21 is within the capital metropolis of Italy, Rome and begins from the Vatican.
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Stage 1 – Friday 9 Might
Stage 1 profile
The 2025 Giro d’Italia begins on Might the ninth in Albania with a troublesome stage from Durrës to Tirana. The 164 kilometre stage begins within the historic port metropolis of Durrës, based within the seventh century BC by the traditional Greeks, and options three categorised climbs within the last 80 kilometres, together with the Gracen (13.5km at 5.2%) and two of the Surrel (4.1km at 5.4%), which has a really exhausting first kilometre of 8.1%.
Giro d’Italia 2025 | Grande Partenza Albania | Il Percorso
After a simple method and a circuit of twenty-two.2km round Tirana, a 11.3km finale comes after the final passage of Surrel. Attackers like Wout van Aert is likely one of the favourites for the stage, it needs to be a non-pure sprinter who will declare the primary pink jersey.
Stage 2 – Saturday 10 Might
Stage 2 TT Profile
The second stage is a 13.7 km particular person time trial by Tirana, principally flat however technical on account of many bends and corners. Halfway by the stage there’s a climb of 1.2km at 5.7%, beginning after 6.2km on the metropolis park of Tirana. The primary 900 meters climb at 6.4%, adopted by a false flat to the highest, the place the intermediate timing level will likely be taken. After a U-turn follows a descent alongside the opposite aspect of the highway.
Stage 2 TT map
The time trial stays technical with a straight part after the descent, however ends with a troublesome U-turn 2 km from the end within the centre of Tirana. This time will trigger time variations. Wout van Aert appears to be a contender, however Joshua Tarling is a formidable competitor as a time trial specialist. Later within the Giro there will likely be an extended time trial of 28.6 km from Lucca to Pisa in Tuscany, which can have a fair better impression.
Stage 3 – Sunday 11 Might
The final stage in Albanian is a 160 kilometres round Vlorë, with 2800 metres of climbing. Vlorë, referred to as Valona by Italians, was as soon as the primary capital of Albania and has a wealthy historical past with Ottoman and Venetian influences, in addition to stunning seashores. The stage begins comparatively simply, however after 60 kilometres there may be the Shakkeliës Move (5.5km at 4%), which has a flat part midway up, the primary 2.4 kilometres climb at 8.9%.
Stage 3 map and profile
After a descent to the Mediterranean Sea, the stage follows the coast to the uncategorised Vishës Move, adopted by the Llogara Move (10.7km at 7.4%), the hardest climb is certain to skinny out the peloton and the sprinters will lose contact. An early break appears doubtless as we speak, relying on which crew maintain the lead. The stage ought to shake up the GC earlier than the primary relaxation day.
Relaxation day 1 – Monday 12 Might
On the primary relaxation day the Giro will journey from Albania and begin stage 4 in Alberobello
Stage 4 – Tuesday 13 Might
After a relaxation day, the Giro crosses the Adriatic Sea to Puglia for a 187km stage from Alberobello to Lecce, and possibly the primary bunch dash. Alberobello, well-known for its UNESCO trulli, affords a picturesque begin. The route is generally flat, with just one Cat 4 climb, so the dash groups can management the race.
Stage 4 finale and profile
The riders head east to the coast after which south to Lecce, the place there’s a native circuit. Lecce has been a sprinters playground previously, Alessandro Petacchi beat Mario Cipollini right here in 2003.
Stage 5 – Wednesday 14 Might
Stage 5 profile
The fifth stage from Ceglie Messapica to Matera is brief at 145km, flat to start out with and a hilly finale. The climb to Montescaglioso (2.8km at 8.6%) comes 30 kilometres from the end and a 7.1km climb at 3.5% to Tramontano will likely be essential.
A trick finale
Then there’s a steep climb of 700m at 7.9%, with the summit 1.7km from the end, makes the finale in Matera appropriate for attackers like Van Aert or Pedersen. Though it was Arnaud Démare who gained right here in 2020.
Stage 6 – Thursday 15 Might
The sixth stage from Potenza to Naples is an extended day within the saddle at 206 kilometres, it has a troublesome first 145km with the Valico di Monte Caruozzo (19.9km at 3.8%) and Monteforte Irpino (11km at 3.4%). These climbs ought to encourage attackers who need to get within the ‘break of the day’, which may go all the way in which to the end.
Arduous begin to stage 6, however possibly a bunch dash end
The final 82 kilometres of the stage are virtually flat and the sprinter’s crew ought to pull issues again collectively earlier than Napoli. Olav Kooij and Mads Pedersen gained in Naples in 2024 and 2023.
Stage 7 – Friday 16 Might
Stage 7 profile
Stage seven has the primary summit end of the 2025 Giro d’Italia. The 168 kilometre stage begins in Castel di Sangro, the primary climb is Roccaraso (6.6km at 6.4%), adopted by the steep Monte Urano (4.5km at 9.4%) and the lengthy Vado della Forcella (21.6km at 3.6%).
The powerful finale
The ultimate climb begins after 155 kilometres, surprisingly the Crimson Bull kilometre is on the base of the Tagliacozzo (12.6km at 5.4%). The climb is just not too troublesome, however is available in two phases. Within the final three kilometres, the highway ramps as much as 14% in locations. The race will blow to items, possibly this gained’t be the profitable transfer, however the Giro may very well be misplaced on the steep finale.
Stage 8 – Saturday 17 Might
The eighth stage within the Giro is made for the ‘break of the day’. The stage by the Apennines has two Cat 3 and one Cat 4 climbs, however on the midway level of the 197 kilometre stage, there’s a Cat 1 climb.
Stage 8 profile
The highest of the primary climb comes after 60 kilometres into the stage, the Croce di Casale (8.6km at 4.6%). Subsequent is the Valico di Santa Maria Madalena (13.2km at 7.2%) and the Montelago (5.5km at 7%). There aren’t any extra categorised climbs earlier than the end in Castelraimondo, however there are two uncategorised climbs that may very well be used as a spring-board for victory. The final climb it’s only 6 kilometres to the end.
Stage 9 – Sunday 18 Might
Stage 9 profile
The 2025 Giro d’Italia has a Strade Bianche stage. The end, identical to the one-day race, is in Siena. The finale can be the identical, with the Colle Pinzuto and the end line within the Piazza del Campo.
Gravel on stage 9
There’s solely 5 sections sterrati within the stage. With 70 kilometres to go, the riders hit the primary sterrato, the Pieve a Salto, a stretch of 8 kilometres with some climbing. The second part is over 9 kilometres lengthy and comes very quickly after the primary. There’s one other stretch of 9 kilometres, earlier than the Strade Bianche finale. It may very well be a harmful stage for the GC males.
Relaxation day 2 – Monday 19 Might
The Giro has a break day in Lucca
Stage 10 – Tuesday 20 Might
A quick TT on stage 10
A time trial awaits the Giro peloton after the second relaxation day. The race towards the clock is between Lucca and Pisa and described as ‘very quick and ridden in a south-westerly path’. The route is far the identical because the time trial that was gained by the Norwegian Knut Knudsen within the 1977 Giro. There isn’t a lot uphill, however in direction of the Foto di San Guilano tunnel the highway does climb, earlier than levelling off in direction of the San Guilano Terme. The riders enter town of the leaning tower by way of the Pisa Aqueduct.
Stage 11 – Wednesday 21 Might
Stage 11 profile
The stage begins comparatively simply, however after 80 of the 185 kilometres the route will get a lot more durable. After about two hours of racing, the Giro begins the Alpe San Pellegrino (14.2km at 8.7%). It’s a troublesome Cat 1 climb with ramps of as much as 20%.
Stage 11 map
After an extended, twisty descent, there are the climbs to Toano (11.2km at 4.9%) and the Pietra di Bismantova (6.5km at 5.2%). After the summit, there are 5 kilometres of undulating roads earlier than the end in Castelnovo ne’ Monti. A stage for a break? The GC males may need drained legs after the time trial.
Stage 12 – Thursday 22 Might
The sprinters additionally get their likelihood within the second week. The primary half of the 172 kilometre stage 12 has a couple of brief climbs the place an early break can in all probability make its transfer, however the finale is flat.
Stage 12 profile
From Modena, there are Cat 3 climbs await to Baiso, Trinita and Rossena, however from 95 kilometres the route has no up or down. At 28 kilometres from the end, the riders may also go by the end in Viadana. Through an area circuit, the peloton comes again to complete in Viadana for the primary time in Giro historical past. A bunch dash is predicted within the Lombardy city subsequent to the Po River
Stage 13 – Friday 23 Might
Stage 13 profile
This can be a stage for the true puncheurs. From the Veneto area, the route is flat once more and the sprinters get one other alternative, two days in a row. Solely after the primary passage of the end, the terrain turns into a bit extra more durable. The climb of Monte Berico comes first after which on the native circuit, the Arcugnano climb can be troublesome. A really Liège-Bastogne-Liège fashion.
Philippe Gilbert took the win in Vicenza in 2015
The Monte Berico (1.1km at 7.5%) has a mean gradient of seven.5% over a kilometre, ultimate for an actual puncheur in Vicenza. Philippe Gilbert caught the escapees on the end of stage 12 for the win in 2015.
Stage 14 – Saturday 24 Might
From Treviso, the fourteenth stage is on flat roads to Nova Goriza/Gorica, an Italian/Slovenian metropolis. The ultimate has a couple of brief climbs, however one other bunch dash is predicted.
Stage 14 map and profile
Within the last there may be the San Martino and Saver climbs within the finale. Though the final climb is of lower than 800 metres at 6.4% is not going to be an issue for the fast-finishers. The dash is barely downhill.
Stage 15 – Sunday 25 Might
After the simpler phases, stage 15 brings down the curtain on the second week. The stage isn’t too exhausting, however there may be the troublesome Monte Grappa (25km at 5.8%), the Giro describes it as a ‘pre-Alpine stage’ – a precursor to the true factor within the last week.
Stage 15 map and profile
There’s a Cat 2 climb to Dori (16.3km at 5.5%), however there are 30 kilometres to go to the end in Asiago.
Relaxation day 3 – Monday 26 Might
Relaxation day No.3 with the mountains on the horizon
Stage 16 – Tuesday 27 Might
The rider’s will likely be glad of the remainder day, as stage 16 has essentially the most quantity of climbing of this yr’s Giro d’Italia. With 5 Alpine mammoth climbs, the GC ought to get a great shake up over the 5,000 metres of climbing.
After 67 kilometres and the La Fricca climb, there aren’t any flat roads. Subsequent comes the steeper Candrai climb (10km at 7%), adopted by the a lot simpler Cat 3 Vigo Cavedine.
The summit end of San Valentino
After 150 kilometres and 50 kilometres to go, there may be the Santa Barbara (12.7 kilometres at 8.3%), with its steepest sections at 14%. The San Valentino climb from Brentonico it 18.2 kilometres lengthy at a mean of 6.2%. It’s a lot more durable than it sounds, it’s a go in three sections with steep ramps of as much as 14%. The GC contenders must carry the highest kind.
Stage 17 – Wednesday 28 Might
Stage 17 profile
The seventeenth stage has the extraordinarily powerful Passo del Mortirolo (12.6km at 7.6%) on its route. From the beginning in San Michele all’Adige, the stage begins to climb virtually instantly. By no means actually steep, however sufficient to trigger some issues. After 54 kilometres is the beginning correct of climb of the Passo del Tonale (15.2km at 6%), that is the twelfth time it has been used within the Giro d’Italia.
Map and Mortirolo
After an extended descent, the riders hit the Passo del Mortirolo, the one Cat 1 climb of the day, however a very talked-about one through the years. The Mortirolo is 12.6 kilometres at 7.6%, however the steep end has sections of as much as 16%. After the descent, it’s a exhausting highway by way of Le Motte to Bormio.
Stage 18 – Thursday 29 Might
If there are any sprinters left within the 2025 Giro d’Italia, they’ve the possibility of a win as we speak. The center of the stage is troublesome with the final climbs of the Alps, however the finale is made for the fast-men. It’s additionally a brief stage of solely 144 kilometres.
Stage 18 – Not that straightforward
The beginning is in Morbegno, within the Lombardy Bitto Valley and is known for its cheese. The peloton follows the shores of Lake Como, earlier than three climbs of the Parlasco (Cat 2), Colle Balisio (Cat 3) and Ravellino (Cat 3). These climbs shouldn’t be an issue for the fast-men on the highway to Cesano Maderno, the place the Giro has held the ultimate time trial in 1979 and 2008.
Stage 19 – Friday 30 Might
Stage 19 profile
That is maybe the hardest stage of the 2025 Giro. Simply 166 kilometres lengthy, however with 4,950 metres of climbing. Together with phases 16 and 20, stage 19 is a 5 star stage. There are 5 climbs and the primary one comes virtually instantly from the beginning, the Croce Serra (11.3km at 4.6%)
Stage 19 map
After 50 kilometres there may be the Col Tzecore (16km at 7.7%), a Cat 1 climb. It’s the first of three mountains of greater than 15 kilometres. The Col de Saint-Pantaléon (16.5 kilometres at 7.2% with ramps of as much as 12%). There’s a descent of about 20 kilometres to the foot of the Col de Joux (15.1km at 6.9%), French title, however nonetheless in Italy. There are six kilometres to the Antagnod (9.4km at 4.6%), which summits 4.5 kilometres from the end in Champoluc.
Stage 20 – Saturday 31 Might
Stage 20 profile
The penultimate stage of the Giro d’Italia crosses quite a few legendary climbs and finishes uphill. The stage has 4 climbs, the final three of that are within the second half of the stage. The Corio (6.5km at 3.7%) and Colle del Lys (13.7km at 4.2%) are ‘straightforward’ in comparison with the ultimate two mountains on the stage.
Stage 20 map
That penultimate climb is a killer. The final 8 kilometres of the Colle delle Finestre (18.4km at 9.2%!) are on a tough floor and very steep. It’s the Cima Coppi, the best mountain climb of 2025. That is adopted by a descent of 12 kilometres and the ultimate climb of 16 kilometres at a mean of three.8% to Sestriere. At that time we must always know the winner of this yr’s Giro d’Italia.
Stage 21 – Sunday 1 June
The ultimate stage of the Giro d’Italia goes by the capital Metropolis of Rome. Within the final 75 kilometres, the riders will cowl a 9.5 kilometre circuit by town centre, previous the Fori Imperiali and the Colosseum.
Stage 21
The beginning on Sunday the first of June is from the Vatican Metropolis to honour the late Pope Francis, who died on the finish of April on the age of 88 and was an enormous fan of all sports activities. From the Vatican, the race heads to the Tyrrhenian coast, to then come again to Rome once more after 40 kilometres. The race then concludes on the circuit. Once more there will likely be a bunch dash earlier than the ultimate podium celebrations.
Giro’25 route
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