The GiroSardegna tradition of a short final stage with a hilly finish continues: it’s a last chance for climbers to upset the final rankings, but it’s also a chance to gain a few meters of advantage over the rider who has been glued to their wheel for five stages! Although there’s only one route, the race starts at separate times, and there are still two starting grids: MedioGiro and GranGiro. The route is the one through the Riu Cannas Gorges, which we descended the day before, but now we’re tackling it uphill, then continuing to climb all the way to Burcei.
THE ROUTE: We depart from the hotel and head toward the mountains to reach Burcei (650 m above sea level), climbing the Riu Cannas Gorges. The climb is long, but in the initial section, it alternates with short downhill sections and is never particularly difficult (the percentage is always in the single digits!). Even after reaching the Arcu ‘e Tidu Pass (430 m), the climb continues at the same percentages until it levels out before arriving in the scenic village of Burcei.
After a short final refreshment stop and the awarding of the finisher’s medal, we descend NON-RACING, finally enjoying the beauty of the Gorges and the river pools, before returning to the hotel.
You can enjoy your meal and lock up your bags at the hotel. At 3:00 PM, the final awards ceremony for the GiroSardegna-Classic and other options will take place in the Colostrai Village amphitheater.
Final prizes: special prizes for the top three overall finishers of the MedioGiro-Classic (Men and Women); prizes for the top three finishers in each category (leader’s jersey + free/discounted race registration for the GiroSardegna 2027). There will be raffles for substantial prizes, the most coveted of which are invitations to the GiroSardegna 2027.
PLEASE NOTE: Guests leaving the hotel may, under exceptional circumstances, keep their rooms until 2:00 PM. Hotel services included in the price end with lunch on April 30, 2026.
