technical info
Route
Major Dolomite mountain stage consisting almost exclusively of climbs and descents. After a short approach section, the final 100 km contain the entire elevation gain of approximately 5000 metres. Riders tackle, in continuous succession and without any real recovery sections: Passo Duran (max 14%), Coi (max 19%), Forcella Staulanza (max 10%), Passo Giau (Cima Coppi, max 14%), Passo Falzarego (max 10%), and finally the last 5 km leading to the finish at Piani di Pezzè.
Final kilometres
The final 5 km average around 10%, with the central section reaching gradients of up to 15%. The climb is on a narrow and winding mountain road, featuring 8 hairpins and numerous connecting bends. The final kilometre remains consistently around 11%. The finishing straight is 300 m long on 7 m wide asphalt.
