Giro d'Italia in Bologna
Updated on 03 November 2026 From Federico Farinelli
The 2027 routes for the Giro d’Italia and the Giro d’Italia Women have been unveiled.
The routes for the stages of the 2027 Giro d’Italia, for both the men’s and women’s races, have been unveiled.
Unfortunately, neither of the two races will pass through Bologna or its province in 2027.
Everything you need to know about the Giro d'Italia in Bologna
Where does the Giro d'Italia pass through Bologna?
- In 2027, the men’s Giro d’Italia will not pass through the province of Bologna
- The Women’s Giro d’Italia will also not pass through Bologna or its province in the 2027 edition
When does the Giro d'Italia pass through Bologna?
- In 2027, the men’s Giro d’Italia will not pass through the province of Bologna
- The Women’s Giro d’Italia will also not pass through Bologna or its province in the 2027 edition
Useful information for attending the stage
There are no stages planned that will pass through Bologna and its province during the 2027 Giro d’Italia, for either the men’s or women’s races.
The Giro d'Italia and Bologna: a bit of history
The Giro and Bologna have always had a special relationship. The first stage of the very first Giro d'Italia was Milan-Bologna. It was 13 May 1909, a time when cycling was very different, as was the distance covered that day on bicycles that were a far cry from today's technological marvels: after 397 km, it was Luigi Ganna, who went on to win that Giro, who was the first to cross the finish line in Bologna.
Other unforgettable episodes include Fiorenzo Magni's time trial in San Luca on 2 June 1956: the cyclist was immortalised at the steepest point of the climb, clenching a tubular tyre between his teeth to better endure the pain caused by a broken collarbone.
Another episode linked to the city is the recent grand departure of the 2019 Giro d'Italia, again with a time trial in San Luca, where Primoz Roglic triumphed between two wings of the crowd. The day after, the second stage also started from Bologna, leaving fans with two days of indelible passion.
In 2026, the Bologna area once again took centre stage with a spectacular uphill finish at Corno alle Scale (Lizzano in Belvedere), where Jonas Vingegaard claimed victory. In 2004, it was Gilberto Simoni who triumphed on the same mountain.
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