The 108th edition of GranPiemonte presented by Crédit Agricole was unveiled in Turin, at the Grattacielo Regione Piemonte. The race will take place on the 10th of October on a renewed route that will take the riders from Valdengo to Borgomanero. 24 teams will battle along the 182 km of the race, with 15 UCI World Teams participating in the very last approach stage before the last Monument Classic of the year, Il Lombardia.
Quite flat at first (for over 100 km), the route of the 108th edition of the race then becomes wavier and more demanding, with multiple topographical impediments, all the way to the final circuit. Past Biella and Candelo, the route crosses the lowlands among the rice fields around the Sesia River. Past Varallo, the peloton will negotiate consecutive ascents to Passo della Colma, Cremosina and Traversagna. After the pass over the finish line, the route takes one lap of a circuit of approx. 11 kilometres.
Final kilometres
The last 11 km are played out on undulating and relatively wide roads. Roundabouts, traffic islands and street furniture are the main impediments here. The final kilometre is a false flat with a mild uphill gradient.
Discover more about the 2024 GranPiemonte route, click here.
Marina Chiarelli, Councillor for Sport and Post-Olympics, Equal Opportunities and Youth Policies of the Regione Piemonte: “GranPiemonte is a journey through the beauty and distinctive features of our region. Every turn or climb tells a story of tradition and innovation. This event is a unique opportunity to promote the culture and excellence of Piedmont on an international scenery. However, attracting major events is but the first step; the real commitment is to maintain them over time and make them an integral part of our regional fabric. We want to increase our credibility and consolidate Piedmont as a privileged venue for major sporting events. A credibility that is fundamental not only to attract new initiatives, but above all to guarantee solid and sustainable programming in the years to come”.
Paolo Bellino, Managing Director and CEO of RCS Sport: “The GranPiemonte brings RCS Sport’s autumn classics back to an area in which cycling is often prominent, as demonstrated in recent years by the double Grande Partenza of the Giro d’Italia from Piedmont, the finish of Milano-Torino, and races such as the Giro Next Gen passing through the area. The link with the Region is more than consolidated and we believe that this union can grow further thanks to the return in terms of visibility offered by our events, which enjoy global media exposure. We expect a high-level race, thanks to the wide participation of WorldTour teams in the week that will close the 2024 calendar of RCS Sport’s races”.
Roberto Pella, Mayor of Valdengo: “I want to thank Regione Piemonte and RCS Sport for their hospitality and for the great attention paid to this wonderful race. As the Mayor of Valdengo, even before being the President of the Professional Cycling League, I am happy and honoured to have this edition start in my hometown: we have long been investing in this sport, believing it is the emblem of sacrifice, tenacity, passion, as well as a showcase for the beautiful landscapes and history of our country. Valdengo hosted the Circuito del Castello for ten years with great champions, we hosted two stages of the Giro d’Italia in 2014 and 2017, and the Giro-E in 2023. I would like to thank President Cirio and Vice-President Chiorino, and we hope this will be a successful edition of GranPiemonte”.
Sergio Bossi, Mayor of Borgomanero: “Borgomanero is a city with a great cycling tradition – just remember the names of Domenico Piemontesi and Lino Fornara – and we are delighted to host the 2024 GranPiemonte. It is an important year for our city from a sporting point of view: in June we hosted a stage finish of the 2024 Giro Next Gen and now this important event that crowns a year full of events on two wheels”.
15 UCI WorldTeams
9 UCI ProTeams
