Pieve di Soligo turns pink: Giro d'Italia amid UNESCO hills and local traditions
Pieve di Soligo is ready for the Giro d'Italia 2026 passage, turning its squares and streets into a major sporting and cultural event. The race will cross the renowned Conegliano and Valdobbiadene Prosecco Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for terraced vineyards and Prosecco Superiore DOCG production.
Broadcast images will highlight vineyard panoramas, historic villages and scenic roads, showcasing some of Veneto's most picturesque landscapes. Pieve di Soligo confirms its cycling vocation: routes here attract both professionals and amateurs looking for challenging climbs and typical northeastern scenery.
Program highlights
Over four days the town will host activities for residents and visitors: music, food events and sporting competitions will frame the race.
- 27 May 2026 – Opening of the Villaggio in Rosa (Pink Village) at Piazza Caduti nei Lager: inauguration and first day of activities.
- 28 May 2026 – The historic Spiedo Gigante d'Alta Marca kicks off the day with traditional food, entertainment and music.
- 29 May 2026 – Electronic music night with The Veneziano Brothers for fans of dance sounds.
- 30 May 2026 – Closing day with the MTB Eliminator Series race and the end of the Pink Village.
The event also offers a chance to explore local culture: Pieve di Soligo is the hometown of poet Andrea Zanzotto, whose work was inspired by these landscapes.
Visitor tips
- Arrive early to secure parking and good viewing spots along the route.
- Try local specialties: Prosecco Superiore DOCG and regional dishes from Alta Marca.
- Check the Pink Village schedule to join concerts and community activities.
In short, from 27 to 30 May Pieve di Soligo will be a meeting point of sport, UNESCO landscape and culinary traditions—an ideal moment to combine cycling passion with local discovery.
Where it is
Location: Piazza Caduti Nei Lager, 31053 Pieve di Soligo TV, Italia
Coordinates: 45.8982168, 12.1719161
