Giro 2026 Route stage 13: Alessandria - Verbania

Friday, 22 May – At 186 kilometres, the 13th stage of the Giro d’Italia takes the riders from Alessandria to Verbania, situated on the shores of Lago Maggiore. Two short climbs — the first 2.4 kilometres at 5.5%, the second 4.7 kilometres at 7.1% — precede a finale on descent.

Latest update 6 May: time bonuses added

For: punchers with fast legs
Key points: highly intense, hard-to-predict finale

The Giro d’Italia last finished in Verbania in 2015. That route was different from this year’s, yet still broadly comparable: in both cases a largely flat stage with a climb in the (pre-)finale. Back then it was the Monte Ologno — 10.4 kilometres at 9% — whereas this time the riders tackle the less demanding ascent to Ungiasca.

At 4.7 kilometres and averaging 7.1%, the climb to Ungiasca is indeed gentler than the Ologno, although it is probably more accurate to describe it as 3.5 kilometres at 8.2%, as the opening section is fairly gentle. The finale may already kick off earlier, as shortly beforehand the road also climbs for 2.4 kilometres at 5.5% to Bieno.

From Ungiasca, 13.3 kilometres remain to the finish on the shores of Lake Maggiore. The first half is downhill, while the second half is virtually flat.

Filippo Ganna was born in Verbania 29 years ago. Whoever triumphs in the beautiful lakeside town on 22 May will succeed Philippe Gilbert, who in 2015 attacked from the breakaway on the Monte Ologno to solo to the stage win.

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Time bonuses of 6, 4 and 2 seconds are up for grabs at the intermediate sprint at kilometre 172.3; at the finish line, 10, 6 and 4 await the first three riders.

Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia starts at 12:40 and is expected to finish at around 17:15 - both local times (CEST). For details, see the timetable in the slideshow below this article.

Another interesting read: favourites to win in Verbania.