We are proud to host, together with the Municipalities of Aosta and Gressan, the 14th stage of the Giro d’Italia. All of Pila is preparing to dress in pink to welcome the legend of cycling: for this day of celebration, the cableway link Aosta-Pila-Stella from 9 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. will have an extraordinary opening. This is a unique opportunity to experience the arrival of the champions suspended at 2,723 meters, celebrating the finish of both the Giro and the E-Giro in the heart of Pila.
On May 23rd, the champions will compete in a spectacular trial starting from Aosta and concluding right here in Pila. It will be 133 kilometers of pure adrenaline characterized by significant elevation gain: a true Alpine “tappone” (queen stage) consisting of an uninterrupted sequence of climbs and descents, with almost no room to breathe.
The stage set up at the Pila finish line will host, starting from 13:30, the welcoming program while waiting for the riders to arrive:
Ski instructors on bicycles: at 13:30, the instructors from the Pila Ski School will arrive on stage in Pila by bicycle, riding up from different points in the area. A large participation is expected: a two-wheeled version of a tradition that has accompanied skiers and visitors to the high altitudes for decades.
Corale Louis Cunéaz et Frustapot: The choral group from Gressan will offer a musical performance of about thirty minutes, the voice of the village that will accompany the wait at the finish line.
Screening of the short film “Il Nonno”: The film, created by the pupils of the second and third classes of the Gressan Capoluogo primary school, won the BiciScuola 2026 national competition, an educational project linked to the Giro d’Italia.
To celebrate the 14th stage of the Corsa Rosa, special opening hours and dedicated services will be available to ensure the best experience for all spectators along the route:
Aosta–Pila Gondola: Running from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Pila–Stella Gondola: Running from 09:30 am to 7:00 pm.
Enjoy the race while tasting local dishes or grabbing a quick bite at:
Ristorante Yeti Pila
Ristorante Les Fleurs
Panoramic Bistrot Stella di Pila: open from 10:00 to 19:00 with bar service and sandwiches (located at the top station of the Pila–Stella gondola).
Ristorante Dell ‘Hotel Chalet Des Alpes
Ristorante Dell ‘Hotel Chacaril
Il Bar Ristorantino
Ristorante Vecchio Suisse
Market Dahu
Bar Mion
Starting at 4:30 PM at Chalet des Alpes, the Final Sprint Party will wrap up the day’s Giro d’Italia events. For the very first time, La Pecora Nera and RE.SERVED will come together in the same location. The Aosta–Pila cable car will remain in operation until 11:00 PM to ensure everyone can get back down to the valley.
The route will put the athletes to the test from the very first kilometers with the long climb of Saint-Barthélémy, followed by a wide and fast descent of nearly 20 km. After a brief passage near Aosta, the riders will climb the Valpelline up to Doues, before facing Lin Noi and Verrogne in rapid succession, separated by a very short descent. Once back in the valley, the final ascent will begin from the Gressan side, leading into the heart of Pila village. This offers fans and enthusiasts the chance to witness the riders’ feat within a panoramic context unique in all of Europe.
The final kilometers of the stage will be decisive, with gradients constantly around 9% and peaks reaching 11% just 3 km from the finish line. The grueling effort will end with a final 100-meter straight on asphalt, still uphill, which will crown the winner right at the village arrival. Pila is ready to transform into the official finish line to welcome the champions and the great cycling public, ensuring an immersive experience in the heart of the action.
A cabin on the Pila–Stella line will be fully customized with an exclusive design combining the Pila brand, the stage elevation profile, and the official symbols of the Giro d’Italia. The cabin will remain in service during both the summer and winter seasons as a permanent feature of the lift connection, reminding passengers of the passage of the Corsa Rosa(the Pink Race).
A limited-edition illustration will capture the profile of the final climb. The artwork will be presented to the 15 captains of the Giro-E, ambassadors for electric mobility within the Corsa Rosa caravan. At the departure in Aosta, a special copy of the poster will be signed by the leaders of the four official classifications and by the winner of the previous stage. This unique piece will be donated to Komen Italia on the occasion of the I Light Pila event: auctioned off, it will contribute to fundraising for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.