Without the mountains, there would simply be no Giro d’Italia. Ask any fan what image comes to mind when they think of the Corsa Rosa, and they will undoubtedly mention some memory related to the great climbs. The rising altitude, the falling temperatures, the scenery changing kilometre after kilometre, the peloton thinning out, the effort becoming unbearable: this is where the great champions emerge, and where the history of the Giro d’Italia has been written.
From the Alps and the Dolomites to the Apennines, in Italy wherever you turn there is always a mountain winking at you. The Giro has crossed many of them, helped reveal others to the world, and still has more to discover. From the Stelvio to the Mortirolo, passing through the Gavia, the Marmolada, the Blockhaus and Etna, but also Monte Bondone, the Giau and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, up to the climbs showcased for the first time in recent years, such as Monte Lussari or the Kolovrat.
For the International Mountain Day, the Giro once again shines a spotlight on its climbs – and therefore on its history. Check out the page The Great Climbs of the Giro d’Italia and discover 20 of the most iconic mountains of the pink race, featuring stories, anecdotes, and statistics linked to each ascent. It is a page that, year after year, keeps growing and adding new chapters to the Giro’s more than century-long history.
