Granfondo La Fausto Coppi

Registrations are now open for the international granfondo La Fausto Coppi Officine Mattio 2021. The 2021 edition will take place on Sunday 27 June in Cuneo, Italy.

After the cancellation of the 2020 edition because of Covid-19 and transferral of entries, just 900 places are available for 2021.

The Fausto Coppi is an international granfondo held each year in north-west Italy's Maritime Alps. Based in Cuneo and starting from the town's central square Piazza Galimberti, the granfondo offers riders a choice of two routes with the highlight being an ascent of Colle Fauniera.

This majestic 22.3km climb leads to the 2481m summit, where a monument to Marco Pantani celebrates one of the most beloved and controversial cyclists of all time.

Hugely popular in the world of international amateur cycling, the Fausto Coppi is - like the rider it's named after - considered one of the greats and among the top five events in the granfondo scene. Every year this cycling marathon attracts cyclists from all over the world, thanks to the spectacular two route options: a Granfondo of 177km and 4125m of vertical climbing, and a 111km medio fondo with 2500m of ascent.

As with most Italian granfondos, La Fausto Coppi is treated as a race by many entrants and indeed the organisers. But competition is not mandatory, and many entrants will approach it as a tough but fascinating endurance trial, thanks to the unique Alpine landscapes offered by the mountains of the Maritime Alps.