Giro d'Italia Women in Rivoli — Notte Rosa and Rivoli Rocks
Four days of sport and music for the start of the 8th stage, Rivoli-Sestriere
About Giro Women in Rivoli
Rivoli turns pink for the Giro d'Italia Women
For a few days, the town of Rivoli—a bustling center in the western suburbs of Turin, Piedmont—becomes the heart of international women's cycling. The city hosts the start of the 8th stage of the Giro d'Italia Women, the Rivoli-Sestriere leg, and builds an entire program of free initiatives around this sporting event, combining sports, music, entertainment, and family activities. It is an occasion where the competitive event transforms into a true community celebration, involving residents, visitors, and local shopkeepers.
A stage decided on the climbs
The 101-kilometer Rivoli-Sestriere stage is one of the most anticipated and grueling days of the entire women's race. Along the route, the athletes tackle the legendary ascent of Colle delle Finestre, renamed for the occasion as "Cima Alfonsina Strada" in honor of the pioneer of Italian women's cycling. The official start is set on Corso Francia, near Piazza Martiri della Libertà, accompanied by pink-themed window displays created by the city's merchants.
The Notte Rosa and the city-wide festival
On the eve of the race, Rivoli comes alive for its Notte Rosa: an evening spread across the historic center with shops open late, themed displays, and the Rivoli Summer Ride musical show, featuring nationally renowned artists. The program continues on race day with road safety workshops and bicycle obstacle courses for children, culminating in the grand finale of the Rivoli Rocks collective concert, dedicated to local youth.
A community project
The event is promoted by the City of Rivoli with the patronage of the Piedmont Region and the Metropolitan City of Turin, and benefits from the organizational support of TurismOvest. It is a prime example of how a town in the Province of Turin can transform a major sporting event into a moment of local pride and collective participation, with all events free of charge.
Giro Women in Rivoli — edition 2026
Dal 3 al 6 giugno 2026 Rivoli ha vissuto la sua settimana in rosa attorno alla partenza dell'8ª tappa del Giro d'Italia Women verso il Sestriere. Il cartellone "Aspettando il Giro" ha unito sport, sensibilizzazione e spettacolo, con il clou nella Notte Rosa del 5 giugno e nella giornata della partenza del 6 giugno. Tutti gli appuntamenti sono stati a ingresso gratuito.
Programme Giro Women in Rivoli 2026
Mercoledì 3 giugno — Villa Cane d'Ussol
- Incontro sulla sicurezza stradale e la mobilità sostenibile con la Fondazione Michele Scarponi
Venerdì 5 giugno — Notte Rosa
- Serata diffusa nel centro storico con negozi aperti e vetrine a tema
- Ore 21:00, Villa Comunale del Parco Turati — Rivoli Summer Ride, show musicale gratuito condotto da Michela Di Martino
- Apertura con gli Explosion Band
- Esibizione del cantautore Andrea Cerrato
- Concerto conclusivo con il rapper Shade
Sabato 6 giugno — Giornata della partenza
- Ore 10:00-12:00, Piazza Portici — "In Bici in Sicurezza": gimcana ed educazione stradale per bambini dai 3 ai 10 anni (a cura di TurismOvest)
- Ore 13:00-14:00, Corso Francia / Piazza Martiri della Libertà — partenza ufficiale dell'8ª tappa Rivoli-Sestriere (101 km), con la scalata del Colle delle Finestre ribattezzato "Cima Alfonsina Strada"
- Ore 15:00, Pista San Giuseppe — Rivoli Rocks 2026, concerto collettivo con oltre cento giovani studenti delle scuole del territorio
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Location
The start of the 8th stage is on Corso Francia, near Piazza Martiri della Libertà, in Rivoli (TO). The Notte Rosa and the Rivoli Summer Ride show take place at the Villa Comunale in Parco Turati, in the city center; the Rivoli Rocks concert is held at the Pista San Giuseppe.
Getting there
Rivoli is located west of Turin and can be reached by car via the Turin ring road (exits for Rivoli) or by public transport from the Turin metropolitan area. During the event, traffic and parking changes may occur, particularly along the start route: it is advisable to check the City of Rivoli website for updates.
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All events in the program are free to attend.
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Where does it take place — Giro Women in Rivoli
Corso Francia / Piazza Martiri della Libertà
Corso Francia, 10098 Rivoli