technical info
Route
Flat stage for 160 km, becoming suddenly more demanding in the final 30 km, which contain all the elevation gain. The route crosses the Po Valley from south to north, from Alessandria to Lake Maggiore. It follows mostly wide and straight roads and passes through several major towns (Casale Monferrato, Vercelli, etc.), with the usual presence of urban obstacles. After riding along the western shore of Lake Maggiore, a sequence of short climbs begins leading to the finish: first Bieno with manageable gradients, followed by Ungiasca with several kilometres above 10%. A descent then leads to Verbania and the finish.
Final kilometres
The last 3 km run along the lake. First on a wide, almost straight road, then following the shoreline with some bends and a slight narrowing of the carriageway. Final straight of 300 m on 7 m wide asphalt.
