Giro d’Italia 2024 in Val Gardena

After 2017, the famous men's road cycling stage race "Giro d'Italia" returns to Val Gardena. Val Gardena, where cycling has always played a major role, has had the honour of hosting the Giro d'Italia nine times: the first time in 1940. On 21^st and 22^nd May 2024, the Giro returns to the valley again as the finish stage in S. Cristina on 21^st May 2024 and the start stage in Selva on 22^nd May 2024.

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The 16^th stage at 21.05.2024 starting in Livigno and finishing in S. Cristina in Val Gardena is a long stage (202 km) with the Cima Coppi of the Stelvio Pass in it. However, the organizers of the Giro d'Italia made a significant adjustment to the 16th stage just a few days ago by removing the Stelvio Pass from the itinerary. Severe snowfall and the heightened risk of avalanches rendered passage through the Stelvio Pass unfeasible. In its place, the Umbrail Pass has been incorporated into the route. This alteration leads the Giro d'Italia on a brief excursion into Switzerland. Departing from Bormio, the route diverges before reaching the Stelvio Pass, opting instead for the path toward the Umbrail Pass, which, at 2498 meters, now holds the distinction of being the new Cima Coppi, marking the highest point of the Giro d'Italia 2024. Descending from the Umbrail Pass, the route traverses into Switzerland's Val Mustair before circling back into Italy at Confine. From there, the route resumes its original trajectory towards Bolzano, winding through the Vinschgau Valley and the Adige Valley. From Cardano follows a long climb to Castelrotto to the Passo Pinei. After crossing Ortisei, the last few kilometres are a gentle ascent to the final climb to Monte Pana at the foot of the majestic Sassolungo in S. Cristina.

Giro d'Italia:
Planned transit time in Ortisei (Str. Rezia) Giro d'Italia: 16:35-17:16
Planned arrival time Giro d'Italia in S. Cristina on Monte Pana: 16:50-17:35

E-Giro:
Planned transit time in Ortisei (Str. Rezia) E-Giro: 14:35-14:55
Planned arrival time E-Giro in S. Cristina on Monte Pana: 14:50-15:15

The "Carovana Pubblicitaria" leaves at 16:03 through Ortisei (Str. Rezia) and arrives at S. Cristina - Iman Centre (does not go to Monte Pana).

Pedalata Mediolanum: bicycle touring ride starting in Siusi at 12:20 p.m. and arrival in S. Cristina Monte Pana at 1:30 p.m.

To the Livecam on Monte Pana

The following day at the 22.05.2024, the 17^th stage will start from Piazza Nives in Selva di Val Gardena. It is a short but very intense stage with few kilometres (159 km) and remarkable elevation gain. It begins with the ascent of the Passo Sella, followed by the only “quiet” section of the day, the Val di Fassa. The riders will sequentially climb the Passo Rolle, Passo Gobbera and Passo Brocon to the first checkpoint. Descent towards Catello Tesino and up to Passo Brocon, again from the tougher side of the Val Malene, to the finish. The last 2 kilometres are very steep (average 12%) with tight hairpin bends.

Giro d'Italia:
Selva Val Gardena - Piazza Nives
Scheduled departure time: 12:30 pm

OPEN VILLAGE

An open-air party will take place near the finish area, where besides live music, refreshments will be provided for spectators until 10:00 PM.
The "OPEN VILLAGE" will be set up at the Iman Center in S. Cristina and the "GIRO VILLAGE" on Str. Nives in Selva Val Gardena.

Exhibition - Drawing Contest from May 13 to July 14, 2024

The children from the primary and secondary schools in Val Gardena participated in the drawing contest as part of the Giro d'Italia. A jury has selected the 30 most beautiful, creative, and original drawings. The 30 winning drawings will be exhibited until June 2, 2024, at the Municipal square in S. Cristina, from June 3 to June 23, 2024, at the church square in Ortisei, and from June 24 to July 14, 2024, at Piazza Nives in Selva Val Gardena.

The history of the Giro d'Italia in Val Gardena began on June 5^th, 1940, with a challenging ride through the majestic Dolomites that triumphantly concluded in Piazza Sant’Antonio in Ortisei. The stage victory went to the legendary Gino Bartali, closely pursued by the young Fausto Coppi, a rising star in Italian cycling who would later triumph in the 28^th edition of the Giro d'Italia.

After a 43-year absence, the Giro d'Italia returned to Val Gardena in 1983. On June 2^nd of that year, the "Giro" made its first appearance in Selva Val Gardena, with Mario Beccia being the first to cross the finish line in the 19^th stage of the 66^th edition of the Giro d‘Italia. Selva Val Gardena was confirmed as a stage in the following two years, with consecutive arrivals and departures. In 1984, Marino Lejarreta won the Selva stage with Francesco Moser wearing the pink jersey. In 1985, the stage victory coming from Pinzolo went to the Swiss cyclist Hubert Seiz.

The Giro d‘Italia made its return to Selva di Val Gardena six years later, in June 1991, with an epic stage won by Massimiliano Lelli, thanks to an irresistible sprint in the final 300 meters.

A date etched in the memory of all cycling enthusiasts is June 2^nd, 1998 when Marco Pantani conquered the first pink bike jersey in his career in Selva di Val Gardena, securing his victory in the 81^st Giro d'Italia. The stage victory, which took place from Asiago to Selva di Val Gardena, went to Giuseppe Guerrini.

The last stage arrival in Selva di Val Gardena dates back to the year 2000, with the Spanish cyclist José Luis Rubiera emerging as the winner.