On 29 May, the Giro d'Italia will stop off in Alleghe, with a spectacular finish at Piani di Pezzè – the same stage where a very young Marco Pantani took centre stage back in 1992.
To mark this major event, the village is hosting a range of activities open to everyone.
Events and competitions will build anticipation for the Giro d’Italia, involving all fans and enthusiasts of the race.
Discover all the initiatives below - Access the events calendar
Up in the mountains with the Giro: special opening of the Alleghe-Piani di Pezzè cable car!
Experience the magic of the Giro d'Italia first-hand! To mark the epic Feltre–Alleghe, Piani di Pezzè stage, the Alleghe–Piani di Pezzè cable car will be open as usual on Thursday 28th from 08:00 to 17:00 and on Friday 29th from 08:00 to 20:00. Ticket price: €10.00 return
The prefecture has set the closure of the Dolomite mountain passes affected by the race for 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28
For information on other roads and the final climb, please visit the traffic conditions page
To mark the 19th stage of the 2026 Giro d'Italia, which will see cycling champions battle it out on the climbs leading from the lake to Piani di Pezzè, the Stage Committee invites all residents to transform our village into an open-air stage.
As the riders climb the Passo Duran, the Staulanza and the Giau before heading for the finish line beneath the Civetta, we want every balcony, window and garden to showcase our passion for the Corsa Rosa!
Up for grabs: hampers of typical Belluno produce, official Giro d'Italia merchandise and other surprise prizes
On the occasion of the 19th stage of the 2026 Giro d'Italia: Feltre – Alleghe (Piani di Pezzè)
On 29 May 2026, the whole world will be looking towards our peaks. Cycling champions will tackle the dizzying gradients of the Passo Giau and the Falzarego to finally arrive here, in the heart of the Civetta area, at Piani di Pezzè.
We want the colours of the children to welcome the pink peloton!
Imagine the riders speeding along the shores of Lake Alleghe, with the blue reflections of the water, and then beginning the gruelling climb towards Piani di Pezzè, surrounded by the woods and rock faces of Monte Civetta.
The best entries will receive special prizes linked to the world of cycling and the mountains, including official merchandise from the 2026 Giro d’Italia
This initiative invites you to use images to describe how you will experience the 19th stage of the Giro d’Italia, Feltre – Alleghe Piani di Pezzè. Send us the images you consider most evocative and meaningful from the day, and create an epic narrative that conveys all your passion and emotions as a fan, a sports enthusiast and a spectator!
Entry to the competition is free and open to everyone. Each participant may submit a maximum of five photographs, to be sent together with the photograph description form and the entry form.
Both black-and-white and colour photographs are accepted, in both portrait and landscape formats, with a maximum resolution of 3000px on the longest side. Works created entirely on a computer or generated by artificial intelligence systems are not permitted.
The images will be published on the website www.alleghe-dolomiti.it
During a celebratory evening, to be held after the end of the Giro d’Italia, participants in the initiative will be presented with awards.
Stage 16 of the Giro E follows a fascinating route that starts in Agordo and finishes in Alleghe, specifically at Piani di Pezzè. This stage takes a tour around Mount Civetta and beneath Mount Pelmo, offering both spectators and cyclists spectacular views. The stage culminates with the finish at Piani di Pezzè. Many champions of the past are taking part in the Giro E, including Gianni Bugno and Claudio Chiappucci.
FOLLOW THE CARAVAN! The Giro d’Italia advertising caravan winds its way through the countryside, delighting and thrilling cycling fans as it brings the party to every corner of the route. Full of colour, fun, joy and excitement, the Caravan is a parade of entertaining and spectacular vehicles that travel the length and breadth of Italy, building anticipation for the race with music and games.
