Coppa della Perugina
The re-enactment of the ancient car race between Umbria and Tuscany
About Coppa della Perugina
A historic race reborn
The Coppa della Perugina has its roots in the 1920s, when it was an international car race conceived by Giovanni Buitoni, owner of the confectionery company La Perugina. Today it lives again as a commemorative event dedicated to historic cars produced up to 1965, organized by C.A.M.E.P. – Club Auto Moto d'Epoca Perugino and included in the national historic motoring circuits (ASI).
A journey through Umbria and Tuscany
The event starts from Perugia, whose historic center becomes an open-air museum for a day with cars displayed around Piazza Italia and Corso Vannucci, and then winds its way through Umbria and Tuscany, touching places like the Abbey of Monte Corona, Cascia, and the hills of Montepulciano. Three days alternating tests of skill and regularity, culture, landscapes, and conviviality among the crews.
Chocolate as a common thread
Faithful to its origins linked to Perugina, the event maintains chocolate as a symbolic element, with the conclusion traditionally hosted at the Perugina Museum. The Coppa della Perugina attracts participants from all over Italy and abroad, vintage car enthusiasts drawn by the combination of historic engines and the beauties of the green heart of Italy.
Coppa della Perugina — edition 2026
The 37th edition of the Coppa della Perugina took place from May 7 to 10, 2026, confirming the formula of the re-enactment between Umbria and Tuscany. Starting from Perugia, with the historic center transformed into an open-air museum, then a route that touched the Abbey of Monte Corona, Cascia, and the hills of Montepulciano, concluding at the Perugina Museum.
The event brought together crews from all over Italy in vintage cars, with tests of skill and cultural stages.
Programme Coppa della Perugina 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Perugia
- Sporting checks and accreditation in the historic center of Perugia (display of cars around Piazza Italia and Corso Vannucci)
- First leg towards the Abbey of Monte Corona
Friday, May 8, 2026
- More challenging leg, over 200 km, towards Cascia
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Crossing the Tuscan hills (Montepulciano, Fattoria del Cerro) and return towards Perugia
Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Conclusion at the Perugina Museum with awards ceremony
2026 Winners — Classic car category: Boschetti and Tomasi in an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider. Historic re-enactment category: Piantelli and Montaldi in a Bugatti T37A.
Highlights Coppa della Perugina 2026
Practical information — Coppa della Perugina
How to get there
The start and city events take place in the historic center of Perugia, reachable by the Minimetrò and escalators from the car parks. The event then develops along a route that crosses Umbria and Tuscany.
Participation
The event is reserved for historic cars produced up to 1965. Registrations and information through C.A.M.E.P. and the official website coppadellaperugina.com.
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Where does it take place — Coppa della Perugina
Centro storico di Perugia e percorso in Umbria e Toscana
Via Settevalli 133/O, 06129 Perugia