If you’re planning Italy for May 2027, the Giro d’Italia 2027 could end up shaping your whole trip. The 110th edition of the race has just been presented, and it starts in Trieste, in the north-east corner of the country, and finishes in Rome for the fifth year in a row. Before you lock in your dates, it’s worth knowing where the race actually goes, because a single stage finish can fill every hotel in a town.
The Giro d’Italia 2027 route in a nutshell
The men’s race runs from 8 to 30 May over 21 stages and 3,418 kilometres, with more than 50,000 metres of climbing. The mountains are the real story. The Mortirolo is climbed twice, and the Zoncolan comes back from the Ovaro side. Slovenia is this year’s guest country, and the penultimate stage finishes in the province of Udine, so the race heads to Rome from Friuli.
The route also takes in the motor circuits of Misano, Monza and Mugello. If you care about motorsport, those three are reason enough for a detour. For a full stage-by-stage overview, Cyclingnews’ guide to all 21 stages is clear and easy to follow.
Trieste: book early and walk the seafront
Trieste isn’t the first city most people think of for a bike race, and I like that about it. It has a Habsburg-era waterfront, a serious coffee culture and a slightly different feel from the rest of Italy. Race days bring crowds to the start area, so I’d book your room as soon as your dates are firm. The Trieste convention and visitors bureau is a good place to check accommodation and events. If you want to stay longer in the region, my Friuli Venezia Giulia posts are a good starting point.
Rome: skip the barriers, book the hotel
The finale in Rome will be the busiest day of the race. My honest advice is to skip the finish line and watch from a café a few streets away. You get the atmosphere without the scrum. Book your Rome hotel early too, because rooms near the centre fill quickly and prices climb with them. If you need a base near Termini, the NH Collection Hotel Cinquecento is a practical choice. If the view matters more, this Colosseum-view hotel is one I’d consider.
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The Giro Women runs alongside
The women’s race starts in Viareggio on 29 May and finishes in Courmayeur on 6 June. It has nine stages, 1,132 kilometres and more than 17,000 metres of climbing, so it’s no easy ride either. The two races overlap for two days, which makes late May busy from Tuscany to Rome. Mugello sits just north of Florence, so Tuscany is an easy base if you want to catch a stage there.
Plan around one stage, not the whole race
My advice is simple: pick one city, give yourself a night or two, and leave a free day in case the race changes your plans. Italy in May is lovely even when you’re not chasing a peloton. If you want more ideas for events across the country, my roundup of the best events in Italy has plenty.
Giro d’Italia 2027: Your Questions Answered
When is the Giro d’Italia 2027?
The men’s race runs from 8 to 30 May 2027. The Giro Women follows from 29 May to 6 June 2027. The men’s race has 21 stages over 3,418 kilometres.
Where does the Giro d’Italia 2027 start and finish?
It starts in Trieste and finishes in Rome, which is the fifth consecutive year the race ends in the capital. The penultimate stage finishes in the province of Udine.
Which circuits does the Giro d’Italia 2027 visit?
The route includes the motor circuits of Misano, Monza and Mugello. It also tackles the Mortirolo, which is climbed twice, and the Zoncolan.
Should I book hotels in Trieste and Rome for the Giro?
If you’re visiting around those dates, yes. Rooms in both cities tend to fill quickly, and prices rise with demand, so booking early is the safer choice.
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