The final stage of the Giro d’Italia, scheduled for Sunday, June 1, will feature a historic passage through Vatican City
In 2025, for the seventh time in the event’s history, and the third consecutive year, Rome will once again host the final stage of the Giro d’Italia.
This year’s final stage will be a tribute to Pope Francis, who strongly supported it during the Jubilee Year. The race will begin with a symbolic start through the Vatican Gardens, exiting via the Porta del Perugino, and then heading toward the official starting line at the Baths of Caracalla.
The 143-kilometer stage includes an out-and-back route to the Ostia coastline, followed by eight final laps on a city-center circuit.
The circuit crosses many of Rome’s landmarks. In succession: the Colosseum, the Imperial Forum, Piazza Venezia, the Lungotevere, Castel Sant’Angelo, the Circus Maximus and the Baths of Caracalla.
This year’s finish line will be set at Circus Maximus.
From a cycling point of view, the route does not include many technical difficulties. The sections with sanpietrini, the charming but uncomfortable traditional Roman pavement, are kept to a minimum and are in good condition.
The race will begin at 3:00pm and the arrival is expected by 6:45pm.
This event will paint the city pink, the mother colour of the race, fill it with wheels that will silence the hubbub of cars, and those who enjoy cycling will see it from wonderful and unique perspectives.
1 JUNE, 2025
Start: Baths of Carcalla
Finish line: Circus Maximus
