Blockhaus, in the heart of the Maiella in Abruzzo, takes its name from a fort built in the 19th century by Austrian troops to fight brigandage.
Today it is one of the most iconic climbs of the Giro d’Italia: 13.6 km with an average 8.4% gradient, tough and highly selective.
It debuted in 1967, marking the first Giro stage win of a certain Eddy Merckx, and over the years it has delivered memorable stages, with exploits and GC battles rewritten by history.
In 1984 it was also decisive for the Maglia Rosa of Francesco Moser, who managed to drop Laurent Fignon.
More recently it has crowned Nairo Quintana (2017) and Jai Hindley (2022), while in 2024 it showcased Neve Bradbury on her debut at the Giro Women.

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Relive with us the most iconic moments from the recent history of Blockhaus at the Giro d’Italia. Watch the video.