Overview
- Running May 8–31, the race opens with three stages in Bulgaria before a transfer to Calabria and an early showdown on Blockhaus.
- Stage 19 from Feltre to Alleghe is the queen stage over Passo Giau as Cima Coppi, followed by a penultimate‑day double ascent of Piancavallo and a ceremonial finale in Rome.
- The sole race against the clock is a 40.2‑kilometer individual time trial from Viareggio to Massa along the Tuscan coast.
- Organizers present a more modern profile with shorter stages and seven summit finishes, while several traditional high passes such as Stelvio and Gavia are absent.
- The women’s Giro will run immediately after the men’s and conclude on June 7, with two summit finishes and the Colle delle Finestre on the final day.