Date of the Giro delle Dolomiti: July, 22nd - 26th, 2024
Starting place: Bolzano, South Tyrol - Italy
Total distance: 500 km / 11.500 m of climbing
Total distance of timed sections: 62.1 km / 4.756 m elevation gain
STAGE 1: RITTEN – RENON
Date: Monday, July 22nd
Stage: 75 km | 1.912 m
Locations: Bolzano–Rencio-Collalbo-Longostagno-Barbiano-Ponte Gardena-Telfen/Lanzin-Siusi- Fié Prato Isarco-Bolzano
Crono Ponte Gardena – Castelrotto 7,5 km | 631 m
SHORT STAGE DESCRIPTION
The first stage of Giro delle Dolomiti departs from Bolzano, from BolzanoFair, located in Bolzano South. Continuing to the district “Rencio”, where the road winds its way through vineyards and mixed forests of the Renon Plateau. This the favorite vacation spot of the people of Bolzano, which offers beautiful views of Alpe di Siusi, Sciliar and Sassolungo. Once reached the highest point in Collalbo, the route continues halfway up the mountainside to Barbian, then descends to Ponte Gardena. Here, it joins the provincial road to Castelrotto, the first timed section, which will declare the first winners of this new edition. After a well-deserved break (feeding – point) at the finish line in Castelrotto, the route descends, in the shadow of the Sciliar massif, through the villages of Siusi and Fié till Prato Isarco, from where will be reached BolzanoFiar again.
STAGE 2: SELLARONDA
Date: Tuesday July, 23rd
Stage: 107 km | 1.377 m
START / Finish: in Ponte Gardena
Locations: Ponte Gardena-Novale-Ortisei-Selva Val Gardena.-Passo Gardena-Corvara-Passo Campologo-Arabba-Passo Pordoi-Pian de Schiavaneis-Passo Sella–Selva V.G.-Ortisei-Pontives-Ponte Gardena
Crono Arabba – Passo Pordoi | 7,9 km • 550 m
SHORT STAGE DESCRIPTION
The stage ‘Sellaronda’ will start from Ponte Gardena (Km 0), the entrance of Val Gardena. This shifting of the starting-point guarantees more fun and safety on the road for the participants on the way out of Bolzano. After a short climb, on the way of “strada statale Val Gardena”, it will lead to Ortisei, then to S. Cristina and finally to Selva V.G., where begins the climb to Passo Gardena and Passo Sella. After reaching the junction, after Plan de Gralba, the road will keep on to Passo Gardena. After an initial uphill section, the route becomes almost flat. Coasting the Sella massif, we climb the hairpin bends that lead to Passo Gardena. From here follows a fabulous descent, surrounded by the imposing rock faces of the Dolomites, till Corvara where refreshments are provided. Quickly over the Passo Campolongo, we arrive in Arabba, the start of the timed section up to Passo Pordoi. After a short break with a visit to the Coppi monument, we continue uphill to Passo Sella and then a long descent to Selva V.G. for lunch. Having left Val Gardena, reaching Pontives and downhill to Ponte Gardena, where the stage ends.
STAGE 3: TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO
Date: Wednesday July, 24th
Stage: 78 km | 1.704 m
Start / finish: in Dobbiaco / Toblach
Locations: Dobbiaco-Lago di Landro-Cimabanche-Cortina d’Ampezzo-Passo Tre Croci-Misurina-Lago d’Antorno–Rifugio Auronzo-Carbonin-Lago di Dobbiaco-Dobbiaco
Crono Lago d‘Antorno – Rifugio Auronzo 5,5 km | 431 m
SHORT STAGE DESCRIPTION
Transfer by train from Bolzano to Dobbiaco, where the stage starts (Km 0). From Dobbiaco we continue into the Valle di Landro, surrounded by the majestic and fascinating Dolomite rock faces rising to the sky. You reach Cimabanche, the border between the provinces of Bolzano and Belluno, passing by Cortina d’Ampezzo, the fashionable winter sports city and site of numerous international Alpine skiing competitions. Continue uphill to Passo Tre Croci, reaching Misurina and its lake, taking the road to Rifugio Auronzo. From Lake Antorno, the next 5.5 kilometres and 431 metres of climbing take the group to the Auronzo Refuge, timing their performance. Once at the refuge, they will enjoy the breathtaking Dolomite panorama that the location offers. The ascent of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, with the finish line at the rifugio Auronzo, has been a memorable epilogue for a large number of Giro d’Italia stages thanks to the grandeur̀ of the scenery offered. A long descent follows. At Carbonin you return to the Landro Valley and after only 13 kilometers you are back in Dobbiaco for the end of the stage. The wayback to Bolzano is by train like in the previous one.
STAGE 4: WÜRZJOCH – PASSO ERBE
Date: Thursday July, 25th
Stage: 134 km | 2031 m
Locations: Bolzano-Cardano-Campodazzo-Chiusa-San Pietro-Coll-Rodella- Passo Erbe-Luson-Bressanone-Chiusa-Prato Isarco-Bolzano
Crono San Pietro Funes – Rodella 7,8 km | 553 m
SHORT STAGE DESCRIPTION
The fourth stage of this edition leads to the Passo Erbe in the Puez-Odle Nature Park. From Bolzano you cycle through the Eisack Valley to Klausen, where you enter the Funes Valley. After 10 km you turn into San Pietro in the direction of Passo Rodella. The section San Pietro – Passo Rondella will be timed. The view of the Odle group, which presents itself in all its facets, offers a magnificent distraction to admire during the ascent and the physical effort. Having reached the destination, the route continues with up-and-downs between wide meadows and pine and stone pine forests, always with a view of the Sas de Putia (2875 m). Leaving in your back the Lasanca stream, we reach the Passo Erbe (1998 m). The return route continues through the Luson valley to Brixen, where the group will stop for lunch in Piazza Duomo. From Brixen we return to Bolzano via the Eisack Valley till to the BolzanoFair for the end of the stage.
Refreshments and snacks will be availableduring the ride.Two options for lunch: "Full Lunch” and "Fast Lunch". You can store your bagpackwithin15 minutes before the daily startandyou take it at the end of the timed stretchand/orat thefinishof thestage. The GDD is not responsible for the possible loss or damageof your bagpack. The provision of refreshments and snacks has the added role of reassembling participating teams in the speed-controlled sections of the Route and at the end of free-speed sections.The duration of breaks can vary. In order to further reduce waiting times,the return journey to Bolzano may be split in one or more groups.
STAGE 5: STEINEGG / COLLEPIETRA – CAREZZA
Date: Friday, July, 26th
Stage: 85 km |1924 m
Locations: Bolzano- Prato Isarco-Collepietra-S. Valentino-Nova Levante-Carezza-Passo Nigra-Presule-Prato Isarco-Bolzano
Crono Prato Isarco – Collepietra |5,1 km |500 m
SHORT STAGE DESCRIPTION
The last stage includes a group-start from Bolzano to Prato Isarco, where the time trial will begin. With a series of hairpin bends, the road climbs a height difference of 500 metres to the village of Collepietra, the finish of the timed section. On the road to S. Valentino di Sopra, there is a wonderful view up on Bolzano basin and on the Sciliar and Catinaccio groups. From S. Valentino di Sopra you descend to S. Valentino, where you turn onto the provincial road to Nova Levante. Once on the Dolomite Road, you continue, passing alongside Lake Carezza to Passo Nigra. The 3 km and 70 metres of altitude difference up to the Pass do not present any particular difficulties, after which you can enjoy a splendid descent to Tires. The fun continues downhill to Prato Isarco and then to Bolzano Fair for the final finish, lunch and the winners’ awards ceremony.
RACE FEE 2024:
€ 550 (until 31.12.2023)
€ 600 (01.01.2024 – 31.03.2024)
€ 650 (01.04.2024 – 21.07.2024)
The starter package includes:
Participation in 5 different stages
Rider pack
High-quality event jersey
Bib collection
Luggage transport service (daily)
Timed sections in every stage
Insurance by ITAS
Professional timekeeping (chip)
Feed stations in each stage on the route
Warm meals after the ride in the Fiera
Mechanical assistance on the route
Bags service
Medical and safety assistance
Car/motorbikes escort along the route
Roadbook (digital) – profiles – GPX files
Event office in the Fiera
Briefings
Daily headquarter / office in the Fiera
Massage
Rankings – categories
Prize giving ceremony
Giro Guest – program for companions
Photo service (Fotostudio3)
Media support
Aperitivo on day 0
Broom wagon
The event is a touristy sporting cycling tour and all applicable rules of ACSI must be observed.Roads will remain open to traffic (except the timed stage). Competitors shall at all times and under all circumstances comply with the Highway Code (even in the timed stage). Fastened helmet is mandataroy at all times.The instructions of the race marshal,who is the sole responsible of everythingduring the stage,shall be strictly followed.Competitors not complying with the safety rules maybeimmediately disqualified from the event and,in cases of accidents, the person(s) responsible shall be charged according tothe law.Competitors overtaking the “start race” vehicle as well as those overtaken by the “end race” vehicle are no longer part of the event (read insurance policy) and cycle on their own risk and will. All competitorsmust behave properly, in conformity with the rules of the event and generally use common sense.