Three years after starting in Budapest, the ‘Giro d’Italia’ will once again begin outside of Italy. Albania has been selected as the host country, marking the first time it will welcome the race in 2025 with three initial stages before reaching Puglia.

Race director Mauro Vegni confirmed this ahead of the official route presentation scheduled for November 12, which will also include the race’s finish in Rome.

“We will start with three stages in Albania before moving on to Puglia, the southernmost point of this year’s Giro d’Italia,” Vegni explained in an interview with BiciSport.

The full route will be unveiled on November 12, with the race set to take place from May 9 to May 30, 2025, showcasing Albania’s stunning landscapes.

Media reports indicate that the stages in Albania will be held from May 9 to May 11, 2025, in Tirana and its surroundings, before the race continues in Italy.

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