The Giro delle Dolomiti is approaching its 49th edition.

Giro delle Dolomiti is approaching its 49th edition.

Anyone traveling on South Tyrol's roads in spring will immediately notice that cycling fever is gripping people again – and right now, at that precise moment. More and more cyclists are out on South Tyrol's roads, enjoying the rising temperatures and pleasant sunshine. It's also quite convenient that the 49th edition of the Giro delle Dolomiti is fast approaching. In less than 100 days, the popular cycling tour will take place again, from July 13th to 17th.

April 09, 2026

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The Giro delle Dolomiti has been a fixture for passionate cyclists from all over the world for decades. This will be the case again from Monday, July 13th to Friday, July 17th, when the 49th edition of this popular cycling event takes place. The organizers of the ASD Giro delle Dolomiti, led by President Bettina Ravanelli, are currently working on preparations to ensure the smooth running of the race: “As usual, we are well on track and are already working on organizing the individual stages to ensure everything runs according to plan. The participants who have already registered come from various continents. We are very pleased about this, as it creates a diverse field of participants where different cultures and languages ​​come together.”

With the 49th Giro delle Dolomiti in mind, the organizing committee has once again added some variety to the five-day program. The race kicks off on Monday with a newcomer: the Giro delle Dolomiti leads from Bolzano to the Niger and Karer passes. There, the imposing mountain slopes of the Rosengarten and Latemar massifs, as well as the idyllic Karersee lake, await the participants. A classic route, however, is on the program for Tuesday, when the Sellaronda is ridden counter-clockwise. At 107 kilometers long and with over 3000 meters of elevation gain, it is also the queen stage of this year's Giro delle Dolomiti.

A completely new experience on Wednesday

A special, entirely new stage will be tackled on Wednesday, July 15th, as Ravanelli explains: “It goes from Bolzano to Klobenstein on the Ritten plateau. The special thing about this stage is that it's only about 20 kilometers long. Many participants in recent years have expressed a wish to have the option of doing something different on one of the days, as South Tyrol has so much to offer. This stage will be finished around midday, allowing participants to plan their own activities in the afternoon. Of course, we'll be on hand with a variety of suggestions so that participants don't have to rack their brains trying to figure out what to do.”

Thursday will be a typical Giro day. The cycling tour then moves to the neighboring provinces of Trentino and Belluno. Starting from Predazzo, riders will tackle well-known passes such as the Passo Rolle, Passo Valles, and Passo San Pellegrino in the Pala Group, the largest mountain range in the Dolomites. The 49th Giro delle Dolomiti concludes on Friday, July 17, with the final climb to the Salten plateau. From the Bolzano Exhibition Center, which once again serves as the logistical hub of the Giro delle Dolomiti, the route ascends to the Tschögglberg mountain, before returning to Bolzano for the awards ceremony and closing celebration.

Thrifty shoppers should hurry.

The overall winners of each stage are determined by a mountain time trial. Only on these sections, which are typically between seven and 15 kilometers long, are times recorded during the Giro delle Dolomiti. On the remaining stages, the focus is on relaxed, group cycling without stress or overexertion, allowing participants to fully appreciate the breathtaking mountain panorama of the Dolomites. The organizers of the Giro delle Dolomiti remain committed to this format, which is particularly popular with recreational cyclists.

All passionate cyclists who want to experience the Giro delle Dolomiti and save a few euros should hurry: Until April 19th, the entry fee for the entire Giro delle Dolomiti is €600; from April 20th onwards, it will increase by €50. Participation in individual stages costs €130. As usual, the price includes a comprehensive starter pack, accident insurance, refreshment stations along the route, one lunch per stage, breakdown service, medical care, escort services, and a massage service at the Bolzano Exhibition Center.