technical info
Route
Short mountain stage entirely in Switzerland. After an initial section that rises gradually, the race enters a 22 km circuit to be covered twice. The circuit features two climbs in succession, with the second ascent to Leontica being particularly demanding. After leaving the circuit, the route heads into the Gotthard valley, continuing to climb steadily towards Faido, where the final ascent of 12 km begins.
Final kilometres
The final 12 km are all uphill, interrupted only by a very short false flat at Campello. The last 3 km average around 8%, with maximum gradients reaching 13% within the final kilometre. The finishing straight is 100 m long, on 7 m wide asphalt.