The race between enchanting landscapes and sophisticated hospitality
2026 programme
The 2026 edition will be set against the enchanting backdrop of Forte dei Marmi, a true gem of Versilia. This renowned Tuscan town marks the end of the “Marble Road”, built at the wish of Michelangelo Buonarroti to transport marble from the Apuan Alps. Its beauty and location make it the ideal starting point for Terre di Canossa.
For the occasion, participants will stay for three nights at the 5-star Augustus Hotel & Resort. Nestled in a spectacular landscape between the coastline and the pine forests framed by the Apuan Alps, this luxury resort perfectly combines elegance and glamour.
The welcome reception and registration will take place on Thursday, 7th May.
The driving route will offer participants a unique 600-kilometre experience through breathtaking coastal scenery, pristine mountain passes, and charming historic villages. The three stages will be dedicated to exploring the Tuscan hinterland, the iconic Tyrrhenian coast, and, above all, Italy’s emblematic art cities such as Lucca and Pisa.
Thursday, April 18 | |
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2:00-6:00 pm
| Registration and Scrutineering at Augustus Hotel & Resort 5* |
7:30 pm
| Opening night at Twiga Beach Club Forte dei Marmi |
Overnight stay at the Augustus Hotel & Resort 5* in Forte dei Marmi
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Friday, April 19 | |
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Breakfast from 7:30 am | |
09:00 am | Start of the 1st leg from Forte dei Marmi’s Piazza Marconi |
9:15 am
| Parade in the Aeroporto Municipale di Massa-Cinquale |
10:45 am
| Parade in the city center of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana |
11:15 am
| Coffee break in the Renaissance Tuscany il Ciocco Resort |
1:30 pm
| Lunch and parade on the splendid walls of Lucca |
3:30 pm
| Parade in the city center of Montecarlo |
4:00 pm | Parade in Collodi, city of the fairy tale Pinocchio |
4:45 pm
| Coffee break in front of Ponte del Diavolo, Borgo a Mozzano |
6:15 pm
| Parade in in the city center of Camaiore |
6:30 pm
| Parade at the Cittadella del Carnevale, Viareggio |
6:45 pm
| Leg 1 arrival in Viareggio’s promenade and car display |
7:00 pm | Seaview dinner at Principino Restaurant in Viareggio
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Overnight stay at the Augustus Hotel & Resort 5* in Forte dei Marmi
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Saturday, April 20 | |
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Breakfast from 7:00 am | |
8:30 am
| Start of the 2nd leg from Forte dei Marmi’s Piazza Marconi |
9:15 am
| Parade in the enchanting Piazza degli Aranci, Massa |
9:45 am
| Parade along the marble route to reach Piazza Gramsci in Carrara |
10:30 am
| Coffe break in Piazza Matteotti, Sarzana |
12:00 pm
| Lunch by the sea in the picturesque town of Porto Venere |
1:45 pm
| Parade at the Maritime Military Arsenal in La Spezia |
3:45 pm | Coffe break in Piazza Garibaldi, Lerici |
5:45 pm | Leg 2 arrival in Forte dei Marmi’s Piazza Marconi |
7:45 pm
| Beach party at Bambaissa Beach Club, Forte dei Marmi |
Overnight stay at Augustus Hotel & Resort 5* in Forte dei Marmi | |
Sunday, April 21 | |
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Breakfast from 7:00 am | |
8:30 am | Start of the 3rd leg from Augustus Hotel, Forte dei Marmi |
9:00 am
| Parade in Piazza Taddei, Massarosa
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10:15 am
| Coffee break at the Village of “Vespa World Days”, Pontedera |
12:00 pm
| Parade in the historic art city of Pisa, in Piazza dei Cavalieri |
12:45 pm
| Final arrival at La Canniccia Motor Club in Forte dei Marmi |
1:30 pm
| Lunch and awards ceremony |
