Autogiro d'Italia 2024
From 5th to 11th May 2024
Arezzo, at the home of Vasari
Autogiro d'Italia is ready for its sixth edition, which, in 2024, proposes new routes and territories in the heart of the Italian peninsula, starting and ending in Arezzo. Six stages, covering approximately 1600 kilometres along roads that will, as always, showcase unique and incomparable landscapes. Therefore, from May 5th to 11th, it's time again for what has become a classic in the world of granfondo races.
At the home of Vasari, this is the theme for the 2024 Autogiro, which will start from Arezzo, celebrating the 450th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest figures of the Renaissance. Our journey will therefore begin in an iconic city of modern tourism, widely considered the capital of Genius loci thanks to the famous works of renowned artists such as Cimabue, Piero della Francesca, and Vasari, along with impressive goldsmith art. Today, this city stands out in the tourism sector for its excellent hospitality and tourist offerings, along with our new partner, the Arezzo Intour Foundation.
From Arezzo we will embark on the first stage, which will take place entirely on Tuscan roads, reaching Livorno on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea—a city known for its Renaissance fortifications, the art of Pietro Mascagni, and a rich culinary tradition.
The second stage whose main feature will be the Apennines, will lead the participants to Maranello, home of the Ferrari Museum—a unique and incomparable site whose history needs no introduction and to Moden, where the beautiful Military Academy of the Italian Army, where traditional values are precious and essential for the training of future officers, will host the participants.
Gold has always been a symbol of power and beauty, so what better place to explore than the mosaics of Ravenna, destination of our third stage? The journey will take us through the natural park of the Po Delta, an explosion of Mediterranean vegetation where nature takes the stage with over two million trees representing about 150 different species.
Then, Urbino and Pesaro, where in 2024, culture will be the protagonist, making it the capital thanks to the project "The nature of culture", and then Senigallia with its Rotonda a Mare, the Sanctuary of Loreto, the Conero Park, and, if the last edition saw the summit of Mont Blanc as the highest point to reach, this year, the route goes underground. The Frasassi Caves will host the participants for a breathtaking visit along galleries and rooms adorned with stalactites, stalagmites, lakes, and waterfalls that seem to be part of a gigantic fresco.
The grand finale will once again be reserved for Arezzo. The city will bid us farewell with a grand goodbye, offering us a beautiful visit where gold finds its true form through the masterpieces displayed in the brand-new Museum of Authorial Gold. This museum draws inspiration from the finest traditions of artistic and artisanal goldsmithing.
And if beauty is indeed in the eyes of the beholder, the roads of this edition will certainly not gather dissenting opinions: beauty lies in the places of the Autogiro d'Italia 2024.
2024 schedule
Check out the legs and distances to cover in the next Autogiro d’Italia.
Stage 1
Arezzo - Livorno
303 Km 25%
Arezzo, the city of Vasari, will be the starting point of the Autogiro 2024. The first stage will be a beautiful walk
in Tuscany along roads that wind through green hills and fairytale villages. A land of splendid landscapes and views of sublime beauty, historical roads, scenic routes, wine roads, mountainous and hilly roads, famous not only for the landscapes and art cities but also for the renowned food and wine. Montalcino, the Chianti region, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra will be part of the journey that will lead us to the beautiful Livorno, where we will arrive after covering 303 km of unforgettable roads.
Arrival is foreseen at Piazza della Repubblica in the heart of Livorno. We shall be staying at Grand Hotel Palazzo Livorno, 5*.
Stage 2
Livorno - Maranello
250 Km 40%
From the coast of Livorno to the racing town of Maranello through the Apennines. A stage characterized initially by
the smooth road leading to Florence and then venturing through the hairpin turns of the Passo della Futa, the well-known pass of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines at almost 1000 meters above sea level which we will traverse up to Loiano. From there, straight to Maranello, a city indissolubly linked to the history of motor racing in Italy and beyond. We will arrive at the Ferrari Museum, which certainly needs no introduction, to visit one of the most renowned racing collections in the world.
We shall be staying at RMH Modena des Art Hotel, 4*
Stage 3
Modena - Ravenna
306 Km 55%
From the Academy of Modena to Ravenna, passing through the Delta of the Po, the network of river branches
that allow the River Po to flow into the Adriatic Sea after crossing the Pianura Padana, a magical place where nature reigns supreme: Porto Levante, Scanarello, the Po di Venezia, and the Po di Goro: an explosion of Mediterranean vegetation that will lead us, through the Lidi di Comacchio and Volano, to Ravenna, an UNESCO heritage city, the largest in Romagna and with the most significant past, welcoming us in the beautiful Piazza Garibaldi.
We shall be staying at Hotel NH Ravenna, 4*
Stage 4
Ravenna - Pesaro
198 Km 70%
The stage will begin with a visit to the Byzantine mosaics of San Vitale and Galla Placidia, an essential stop
in Ravenna. Afterwards the route will take us to Forlì and the valley of the Savio, which we will traverse before entering the Marche region: Sassocorvaro and the beautiful Urbino, one of the most important centers of the Renaissance. From Urbino, we will head towards Pesaro, the city of Rossini, overlooking the shores of the Adriatic, an important seaside and industrial center, but above all, the proud Italian capital of culture for 2024.
Upon arrival at Pesaro we shall be staying at the Charlie Hotel 4*.
Stage 5
Pesaro - Senigallia
199 Km 85%
The fifth stage will take place entirely in the Marche region, featuring hills and sea. Ancona, the regional capital,
will be a highlight, along with the Regional Park of Conero, a protected natural area with famous cliffs. And then the sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto, a place of worship that attracts believers from around the world. But that's not all. Filottrano, a panoramic village on the hills of Ancona, Recanati, the city of Leopardi, and many other villages known for their beauty will be part of the stage, concluding in Senigallia, also on the Adriatic, whose Rotonda a Mare is still the postcard representing the city today.
While in Senigallia we shall be staying at the Hotel Raffaello, 4*
Stage 6
Senigallia - Arezzo
270 Km 100%
The sixth and final stage of the Autogiro d'Italia 2024 is in stark contrast to the previous edition. From the over
4000 meters of altitude of Mont Blanc to the Frasassi Caves in Genga. Corridors and halls with an unforgettable landscape, stalactites, stalagmites, and lakes of extraordinary beauty in a scenery that will forever remain in the eyes of those fortunate enough to see it. From Genga, we will begin the return journey to Arezzo, the starting and ending point, crossing some beautiful glimpses of Umbria along the way.
We shall be arriving at the heart of Arezzo, while the awards dinner will be hosted at Hotel Toscana Verde, Laterina, 4*
Autogiro 2024: the stages
Subject to final approval
Inspiration
We find our inspiration in the great Italian tradition of time-distance-speed races that have been held in Italy since the early nineties.
These epic races featured men and automobiles as key players, capable of writing the history of a uniquesport that saw them race on public open roads.
Contacts
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