technical info
A flat stage with a few uphill kicks toward the end. The route crosses the Veneto lowlands, then enters Friuli after Cordovado and the Tagliamento River. Around km 140, the race enters Slovenia for the first time, tackling short climbs in the Collio (Brda) region before reaching Gorizia and beginning the final 14 km circuit. After the first passage of the finish line in Nova Gorica (Slovenia), riders complete one full lap. Roads are mostly straight with varying widths and usual traffic features in towns.
Final kilometres
After the short Saver climb, the final kilometres are flat, marked by many curves and roundabouts. The final straight is 900 m on 8-metre-wide asphalt.