GIRO DELLE DOLOMITI 2024

2024/07/22 - 2024/07/26

A very compact Giro delle Dolomiti will take place from 22 to 26 July 2024. All passionate amateur cyclists can not only already look forward to it but also register to take part. The 47th edition of the prestigious tour through the unique mountain scenery of Trentino-South Tyrol comprises five stages and has two absolute treats to offer with the circumnavigation of the Sella massif and the Passo Stelvio. As usual, the field rides the greater part of the individual stages together and at a controlled speed. However, each section also includes a short mountain time trial, which is essential for determining the overall winner. The GIRO DELLE DOLOMITI will offer you the best road biking routes. The efforts of the classic Dolomite climbs are rewarded with unforgettable panoramic views in a UNESCO-protected scenery. Experience the most wonderful cycle routes up to famous peaks, through steep-sided valleys flanked by towering turrets of rock. If you’re fit and like climbing, register now!

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Location

The first stage of the Giro delle Dolomiti 2024 leads to the Renon high plateau. From Collalbo you cycle to Barbiano and down to Ponte Gardena in the Valle Isarco, valley where the first crono to Castelrotto begins. Through Siusi and Fiè, the route leads back to the South Tyrolean capital. This stage is followed by a true classic of the Dolomites, the Giro dei 4 Passi, better known as the Sellaronda, which this year is run clockwise. After crossing Val Gardena, we first climb the Passo Gardena, followed by the other three passes: the Campolongo, the Pordoi and the Sella. On the third day we offer you a very special highlight: the ascent to the famous 3 Cime di Lavaredo, in the heart of the Dolomites, an unforgettable adventure! You cycle from Dobbiaco to Cortina d’Ampezzo, then via Misurina to the Rifugio Auronzo mountain hut. In the fourth stage we cross the Funes Valley before climbing the Passo Erbe; via Luson and Bressanone we return to Bolzano. In the fifth and final stage we explore the beautiful area between Collepietra and Lake Carezza.

the Race

For the 47th edition of the famous cycling event, the non-profit association ASD Giro delle Dolomiti, which has organised the event since 1977, has come up with a new formula with five stages this year, which will be cycled from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th July 2024. This is one of the significant changes for the next Giro delle Dolomiti, which every year attracts hundreds of enthusiastic participants from all parts of the world to Italy's northernmost province. “It is a kind of return to our roots. Only one section of each stage is timed - the mountain time trial. The time achieved is included in the overall ranking. We also opted for a more compact event without interruptions. This enables visitors from further afield to choose whether to add the weekend to their stay and fill it with their own preferred activities”, Bettina Ravanelli, busy President of the ASD Giro delle Dolomiti explained.

In fact, every year many enthusiasts from outside the province come to South Tyrol to take part in the Giro delle Dolomiti. Its international popularity is enormous and should remain so in the future. "Every day we will set off from Fiera Bolzano, the logistical centre of the event, towards the South Tyrolean and Trentino mountains. This year's stages are full of charm and offer participants the opportunity to admire unique landscapes while climbing the wonderful classic Dolomite passes and immortalise their experiences with beautiful photos. Many of these climbs have been locations for the Giro d'Italia in recent years," Ravanelli added: “We hope that we can again welcome many participants. Our team is highly motivated and passionately engaged in ensuring that the 6th Giro delle Dolomiti will be an unforgettable experience for all cyclists who participate in our event in the last week of July.” An event in which the cyclists cover a whopping 503.5 kilometres and an altitude differential of 11,509 metres.

Ways of participating:

a) Giro delle Dolomiti: all 5 stages from JULIY, 24nd to 26th, 2024 (NO rest day)

b) Single Stage/s: any single stage. For those who cannot ride the whole week, we hold tickets also for single days. Resting always in the same hotel helps a lot and makes logistics easy.

The participation at the event is open toall cycling amateurs between 16 and 75 years old, members of ACSI, F.C.I.or other Italian promotionalsportorganizations, as well as foreign cycling amateurs with a valid 2024 UCI license issued bythe national cycling federation. Participation is allowedtoall cycling amateurs. Also sports men with no UCI licence, can ride in the event, but must bring a valid health certificate (see Art. 4M.D.16/24.04.2013 ) as well as an Ethic Declaration; both of them can be uploaded on www.girodolomiti.com. Professionals and/or the elite cyclists are admitted only for promotional purposes and will not be registered for the overall standing

An Ethic Declaration, as well as the Health Certificate, is indispensable for a regular registration. In case it is missing, you will automatically lose the right to take part in the eventand any deposit paid for enrolment will be forfeited.

Each stage will include a timed free-speed sections and is valid for the final ranking. At the end of each stage all rankings will be displayed at the Fair grounds and also published on the website www.girodolomiti.com. To be ranked in the Giro delle Dolomiti competitors are required to complete all stages. The Organising Committee reserves the right to properly modifyany stage incaseof arising situations which may compromisethe safety of competitors or the successful conclusion of the event.

Technical details

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

STAGES 202 4

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.

Images/Video

Trailer 2023

stage 4 - Sellaronda 2021

GIRO DELLE DOLOMITI

Registration

Interested cyclists can already register for the Giro delle Dolomiti. The entry fee for the entire tour is 550 euros until the end of 2023. Participation in a single stage costs 130 euros.

A comprehensive race package with many great products for all Giro participants is included in the price.

To register or for further information, all interested parties visit the official website www.girodolomiti.com