Piedmont vineyard climbs and the eve of Il Lombardia create an unpredictable one-day race through the Langhe hills.
Gran Piemonte 2026 is scheduled for October 8, running through the hilly wine country of Piedmont south of Turin. The route features a relentless sequence of short climbs through the Langhe and Monferrato vineyards, with the final 20 kilometers deciding the race. Held the day before Il Lombardia, it attracts a field split between Monument contenders and autumn opportunists.
The 2026 Gran Piemonte winds through the Piedmont wine country with a relentless sequence of short, punchy climbs among the Langhe and Monferrato vineyards. Held the day before Il Lombardia, the race tests autumn form on rolling terrain that has rewarded climbers, puncheurs, and sprinters in different editions.
A one-day race through the Langhe and Monferrato hills of Piedmont, held the day before Il Lombardia. Short, punchy climbs through vineyard country create an unpredictable finish.
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Gran Piemonte 2026 runs Oct 8, 2026. Stage start and end times are listed on the race and stage pages.
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Defending champion: Isaac del Toro
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Isaac del Toro |
| 2024 | Neilson Powless |
| 2023 | Andrea Bagioli |
| 2022 | Ivan Garcia Cortina |
| 2021 | Matthew Walls |
| 2020 | George Bennett |
| 2019 | Egan Bernal |
| 2018 | Sonny Colbrelli |
| 2016 | Giacomo Nizzolo |
