Luca Avesani Granfondo — Verona Cycling Marathon
The granfondo from Piazza Bra to the Torricelle of Verona
About Luca Avesani Granfondo
From Piazza Bra to the legendary climbs
The Granfondo Luca Avesani — Verona Cycling Marathon is one of the most evocative granfondo events in the Veronese calendar. The start is from Piazza Bra, at the foot of the Arena di Verona, from where the peloton sets off towards the hills north of the city.
Two routes, many climbs
The event offers two routes: a classic 85 km route with 1,550 meters of elevation gain and a long route of about 115 km with 2,250 meters of elevation gain. After an initial stretch along the Valpantena, cyclists tackle challenging climbs such as the one to Cerro Veronese and La Bettola, up to the grand finale on the Torricelle, the slopes made famous by the Cycling World Championships.
In memory of Luca Avesani
The granfondo was created to honor the memory and passion of Luca Avesani for cycling and his territory. The Avesani brand has designed a route that showcases the Veronese lands, particularly the Valpolicella, famous for its wines.
A celebration of cycling in Verona
More than just a race, the Granfondo Luca Avesani is a celebration for cycling enthusiasts, which every first of May draws fans from all over Italy to Verona, in Veneto, to pedal on roads closed to traffic amidst hilly landscapes and vineyards.
Luca Avesani Granfondo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Granfondo Luca Avesani took place on Friday, May 1, 2026, starting from Piazza Bra, in front of the Arena di Verona. Cyclists could choose between the classic 85 km route (1,550 m elevation gain) and the long route of about 115 km (2,250 m), tackling the climbs of Valpantena, Cerro Veronese, La Bettola (at 1,000 m altitude), and the finale on the Torricelle. The roads on the route were closed to traffic. Registration, starting from 35 euros, was managed on the Endu platform, with check-in on April 30th and on the morning of the race itself.
Programme Luca Avesani Granfondo 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
- April 30, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM — Check-in in the Stadium area
- May 1, 6:15 AM–7:30 AM — Check-in in Piazza Bra
- Morning — Start from Piazza Bra, in front of the Arena
Routes
- Classic Route — 85 km, 1,550 m elevation gain
- Long Route — approx. 115 km, 2,250 m elevation gain
- Main climbs: Cerro Veronese (8 km), La Bettola (7 km, at 1,000 m), finish on the Torricelle
Highlights Luca Avesani Granfondo 2026
Prices Luca Avesani Granfondo 2026
Practical information — Luca Avesani Granfondo
How to get there
The start and finish are in the center of Verona, between Piazza Bra and the Torricelle, reachable on foot from Verona Porta Nuova station.
Registration
Registration starts from 35 euros, via the Endu platform. Check-in the day before the race and on the morning of the race in Piazza Bra.
When
The granfondo takes place on the first of May, with staggered starts from the morning.
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Where does it take place — Luca Avesani Granfondo
Piazza Bra
Piazza Bra, 37121 Verona