technical info
Route
Stage that is essentially one long climb. The route is completely flat from the start to Silla, although after Sasso Marconi it begins to rise slightly along the Porrettana road. At Silla, the first KOM climb begins (effectively forming a single ascent with the final climb, separated only by a very short descent). The route passes through Gaggio Montano via the steepest approach to reach Querceta. A short descent leads to Villaggio Europa (Lizzano in Belvedere), followed by the final climb.
Final kilometres
The last 12 km are all uphill on a mountain road with numerous bends and some hairpins. In the final 3 km, gradients remain above 10%, with peaks up to 15%, before easing slightly. Final straight (asphalt, 150 m long, 7 m wide) at around 7%.
