The route of the 106th Giro d’Italia has been unveiled. The 2023 Corsa Rosa will feature eight stages suitable for sprinters, three time trials that total 70.6 km (including the time trial of Mount Lussari), seven mountain stages, with as many uphill finishes, and four intermediate stages.
Held from May 6-28, 2023, riders will climb a total of 51,300m in vertical elevation and cover a distance of 3,448.6 km. The Grande Partenza will depart from the Abruzzo region, and begin with an individual time trial along the Costa dei Trabocchi cycle path.
Throughout the race one stage will pass through and finish in Switzerland, with an uphill finish in Crans Montana, on the stage of the 2023 Cima Coppi: the Gran San Bernardo pass (2,469m). The grand finale of the Corsa Rosa will end in Rome for the fifth time in the race’s history.
Paolo Bellino, CEO of race organiser RCS Sport, said “The Giro d’Italia has such a long history, and over the last few years it has become increasingly international, connecting with more countries around the world and bringing more international media to Italy to cover the race.
“In addition to being a great sporting competition, the Giro d’Italia is a very important media platform. Our race is seen in over 200 countries around the world, and our community through social media involves over 4 million people. Through imagery, which last year was produced by us, with a total of over 100 hours of live broadcast, we export ‘Made in Italy’ and its excellence across the five continents.”
Mauro Vegni, Director of the event, said “There are two philosophies behind this route, one is about sports and the other is linked to the promotion of the Italian territories and culture. We cannot separate the race from the territory in which it takes place. It is too early to think about who will race this Giro, but whoever wins will be a champion of the sport.
“Among those who we’ll miss in next year’s Giro will certainly be Vincenzo Nibali, a great champion who has delighted thousands of Italians, and who this year has decided to end his pro career.”
