2005 Giro d'Italia Route and stages Route and stages

| Date_ | Course | Distance | Type_ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May | Reggio Calabria | km (mi) | Individual time trial | Brett Lancaster ( AUS ) |
| 8 May | Reggio Calabria to Tropea | km (mi) | Flat stage | Paolo Bettini ( ITA ) |
| 9 May | Catanzaro Lido to Santa Maria del Cedro | km (mi) | Flat stage | Robbie McEwen ( AUS ) |
| 10 May | Diamante to Giffoni Valle Piana | km (mi) | Flat stage | Danilo Di Luca ( ITA ) |
| 11 May | Giffoni Valle Piana to Frosinone | km (mi) | Flat stage | Luca Mazzanti ( ITA ) |
| 12 May | Celano to L`Aquila | km (mi) | Medium mountain stage | Danilo Di Luca ( ITA ) |