The Giro d'Italia in the Aosta Valley

A technically demanding route, immersed in the majesty of the Alps, with 133 km and over 4,400 metres of elevation gain, passing through charming locations before tackling the final climb to 1,800 metres towards Pila.

he route starts from Piazza Chanoux, in the heart of Aosta, crosses the historic city centre as far as the Arch of Augustus, and then continues along mountain roads, passing through 16 municipalities in the Aosta Valley: Saint‑Christophe, Quart, Nus, Saint‑Marcel, Roisan, Valpelline, Doues, Gignod, Sarre, Saint‑Pierre, Saint‑Nicolas, Villeneuve, Aymavilles, Jovençan and Gressan, where the finish is located in Pila. The Km 0, marking the official start of the stage, is set in Les Angelin (Saint‑Christophe).

This stage is a must for true cycling enthusiasts: challenge, spectacle, and Alpine landscapes merge into a day of top-level sport.

Experience the thrill of the Giro d’Italia in the Aosta Valley: get ready to cheer for the champions and be captivated by the energy of a unique event.
Turn race day into a complete travel experience: discover castles, villages, local products and age‑old traditions.

Some highlights along the route:

• Nus / Saint-Barthélemy
  Aosta Valley Astronomical Observatory – a unique place to admire the starry sky and uncover the secrets of the universe.
• Roisan, Valpelline and Doues
  Authentic Alpine area with panoramic trails – pastures, excellent agricultural products, a mining past, and spectacular hiking routes toward Colle di Champillon with views of Mont Blanc.
• Aosta
  Historic centre – cultural heart of the Aosta Valley, with Roman monuments, churches, museums, and welcoming pedestrian streets.
• Verrogne
  A small village where time stands still: the mill with its wheel, the church, stone-paved streets, ovens, and water channels tell the story of life in the past.
• Saint-Nicolas
  Panoramic terrace over the valley – a natural balcony with breathtaking views and trails immersed in nature.
• Saint-Pierre
  Sarriod de La Tour Castle – a medieval residence rich in history.
  Saint-Pierre Castle – a modern regional museum of natural sciences in a fairy-tale setting.
• Aymavilles
  Aymavilles Castle – a historic residence recently restored, famous for its elegant architecture and surrounding vineyards.
• Pila
  Year-round excitement – at 1,800 metres, offering unforgettable experiences in winter and summer: skiing, hiking, and adrenaline sports like downhill and freeride. Don’t miss the Stella di Pila, a panoramic point at 2,700 meters reachable in 30 minutes from Aosta via the Aosta-Pila-Couis gondola, with views of the highest Alpine peaks.
  
  For the occasion, the Aosta–Pila and Pila–Stella gondolas will be operating from 9am till 11pm.