The 2027 Tour of Italy promises a demanding edition, with a start from Trieste, a detour through Slovenia and the grueling ascent of the Monte Zoncolan at the end of the third week.
The Giro is already making headlines. Barely after the Tour de France concluded, the organizers revealed the route for the 2027 edition of the Italian race, which promises to be a major challenge for the favorites. The grand depart will be given on May 8 from Trieste, in northeastern Italy, before an unexpected foray into neighboring Slovenia.
This crossing of Slovenia will bring a touch of originality to this first week of racing. The cyclists will notably take three circuits usually dedicated to motorsports, a rare configuration that should create unprecedented racing conditions and maintain suspense until the final kilometers.
High-mountain enthusiasts will be spoilt. The 2027 edition will feature a high-altitude time trial, a decisive stage that could already make the difference between the contenders for the general classification. But it is above all the Monte Zoncolan that is capturing all the attention. This legendary ascent, scheduled for the end of the third week, is recognized as one of the most difficult in world cycling. Its extreme gradients and length make it an unforgiving judge.
With such a route, the organizers seem intent on rewarding the most enduring climbers. Puncheurs and time trial specialists will have to limit the damage on the Zoncolan if they hope to claim the final pink jersey. This configuration could BENEFIT candidates capable of shining both in the mountains and in the time trial, a versatility that is becoming increasingly rare in the Grand Tours.
The question remains as to which favorites will rise to the occasion against this mountain verdict. Teams are already studying every sector of this demanding route, a few months from the kickoff.
This crossing of Slovenia will bring a touch of originality to this first week of racing. The cyclists will notably take three circuits usually dedicated to motorsports, a rare configuration that should create unprecedented racing conditions and maintain suspense until the final kilometers.
High-mountain enthusiasts will be spoilt. The 2027 edition will feature a high-altitude time trial, a decisive stage that could already make the difference between the contenders for the general classification. But it is above all the Monte Zoncolan that is capturing all the attention. This legendary ascent, scheduled for the end of the third week, is recognized as one of the most difficult in world cycling. Its extreme gradients and length make it an unforgiving judge.
With such a route, the organizers seem intent on rewarding the most enduring climbers. Puncheurs and time trial specialists will have to limit the damage on the Zoncolan if they hope to claim the final pink jersey. This configuration could BENEFIT candidates capable of shining both in the mountains and in the time trial, a versatility that is becoming increasingly rare in the Grand Tours.
The question remains as to which favorites will rise to the occasion against this mountain verdict. Teams are already studying every sector of this demanding route, a few months from the kickoff.
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Source: Ouest-France