The 2026 Giro di Sardegna starts on Wednesday 25 February, with 5 stages.
Below is the altimetry of the 5 scheduled stages.

Stage 1 (25/02): Castelsardo – Bosa (189.5 km)

Stage 2 (26/02): Oristano – Carbonia (136.2 km)

Stage 3 (27/02): Cagliari – Tortolì (168.3 km)

Stage 4 (28/02): Arbatax – Nuoro (152.8 km)

Stage 5 (01/03): Nuoro – Olbia (183.6 km)

Among the big favorites will be Zana, who will lead one of the two WT teams, Soudal Quick-Step, the U23 world champion Finn and the Spanish UAE team rider Torres.

There are many contenders for the general classification, such as two other Soudal riders Garofoli and Vansevenant, Pericas of the UAE, Verre of MBH, Tolio and Covilli for Bardiani, Berrade Ruiz of Kern Pharma.

Among the very young players, Rosato and Bock are worth keeping an eye on.

As for possible sprint finishes, we would like to point out the presence of Zanoncello, Penalver, Kajamini, Capra, Stolic, Persico and Donati.