04/05/2024
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Undulating stage with a rather demanding finale that will expose the captains right from the get-go. The Grande Partenza will take place in one of Turin’s most enchanting suburbs. The day features three ascents – Berzano di San Pietro, Superga and Colle della Maddalena – located on the outskirts of Turin. The final part of the stage will be a city centre circuit open to many scenarios.
05/05/2024
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Challenging stage featuring the first summit finish. The pink caravan will cross the Canavese and Biellese areas, touching on Valdengo and the Oasi Zegna, to then climb the legendary Oropa climb from the classic Biella side. The 150-kilometre long route rises at 6.2% to the line in the last 11.8 kilometres.
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06/05/2024
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Seemingly suited to sprinters, after a predominantly flat route this stage features a tricky 1.8-kilometer run-up to Fossano which might stand in the way of a fast finishers showdown. The peloton will cross the Po Valley and tackle simple climbs such as Lu and Cherasco.
07/05/2024
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Another stage that can be properly called to be one for the sprinters. But once again, fast wheels will have to earn their way to the much-coveted bunch sprint by crossing the Bormida Valley and the Apennines. The riders will climb up to 1000 m to the Col di Melogno and descend to Savona via the Col di Cadibona. From Savona, the peloton will travel along the Aurelia road and tackle Capo Mele, the last, short climb of the day.
08/05/2024
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Third consecutive stage for fast wheels. The athletes will ride along the Aurelia road from Genova to Camaiore, crossing Rapallo, Sestri Levante, Sarzana, Carrara and Massa. Lucca will be approached through the Freddana Valley after the climb of Montemagno, which might take out a few riders from contention.
09/05/2024
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The white roads stage. Starting from Viareggio (Torre del Lago), the peloton will cross the towns of Cascina, Ponsacco and Volterra in the Pisan area, to then enter the Siena area at the Montarrenti column. The Vidritta and Bagnaia sections of the Strade Bianche will be tackled, followed by the unprecedented Pievina section. Slight uphill finish. Numerous large and small climbs along the route.
10/05/2024
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Flat time trial all the way to the foot of Umbria’s capital city with final climb (KOM) to the centre. A very fast TT is to be expected, especially in the first part crossing Spello, Assisi and Bastia Umbra.
11/05/2024
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Short but highly demanding Apennine stage with great elevation gain. The riders will climb Forca di Cerro and Forca Capistrello before reaching Leonessa, where an unprecedented stretch will take the bunch to Croce Abbio from Capitignano. Fast descent to the foot of the final 14km climb at 7% average.
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12/05/2024
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A sprint stage with a final pitfall. Almost constantly downhill from Avezzano along the Sora and Cassino motorway. After reaching the Tyrrhenian coast, the riders will touch Castelvolturno, Mondragone, Lago Patria and Cuma before climbing up to Monte di Procida with a succession of short stretches towards Pozzuoli and Posillipo. Final downhill section before the finish in Via Caracciolo.
14/05/2024
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Southern Apennine stage starting from Pompei. After touching Nola and Montesarchio, the climbs will kick in with the Taburno and the Camposauro. After a short descent, the very long final climb (18 km x 5.6%) will be tackled, passing through Guardia Sanframondi and Cusano Mutri, the latter being the official start of the climb.
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15/05/2024
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Stage leading to the Adriatic Sea through Molise. The athletes will cross the Molise Apennines to Termoli, riding along the Adriatic state road all the way to the finish. The last 80 km are straight and flat, perfect for an almost certain sprint.
16/05/2024
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So-called “stage of the low walls” (the non-extreme ones). After an initial stretch along the Adriatic sea until Civitanova Marche, we leave the coast and face a rather undulating route made of 10 more or less demanding ups and downs (only some are KOMs). The last uphill section, located at 12 km from the finish line, is suitable ground to build a margin and avoid a bunch sprint.
17/05/2024
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As flat as a pancake, this stage links the beaches with the centre of the Po Valley. The first part follows the Via Emilia, changing direction after Imola. After crossing the northern part of Bologna, the stage will end in the town of Cento with a more than likely bunch sprint.
18/05/2024
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Time trial for specialists. An average of 55 km/h is expected given the very fast road configuration in the second half and the almost always slightly downhill altimetry. We cross the countryside of Desenzano for a lakeside finish.
19/05/2024
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Alpine stage with an unprecedented finish (longest stage of this edition). Departure from Lake Garda to reach Lake Iseo via the unprecedented Colle San Zeno. We climb up the Camonica Valley to pass Aprica and climb the seemingly endless Forcola di Livigno. After a quick descent, the Passo d’Eira will be tackled, with the last 2 km climbing up the Mottolino ski slope.
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21/05/2024
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Long stage featuring the Stelvio Pass, this year’s Cima Coppi. Uphill start with the Eira and Foscagno Passes followed, after crossing the town of Bormio, by its Majesty the Stelvio. Long descent and long false-flat down to Bolzano along the Venosta and Adige valleys. From Cardano, long climb to Castelrotto and Passo Pinei. After the town of Ortisei, the last few kilometres will be a gentle climb leading up to the final wall.
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22/05/2024
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Short and very intense stage with remarkable elevation gain. We begin by climbing the Sella Pass, followed by the only “quiet” section of the day, the Fassa Valley. After that, the riders will tackle the Rolle, Gobbera and Brocon Passes (the latter will be tackled twice). Descent towards Catello Tesino and up to the Brocon Pass again from the tougher (and unprecedented) side of Val Malene. The last 2 km are very steep (average 12%) with tight hairpin bends.
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23/05/2024
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A “rest” stage with a probable bunch sprint. Light downhill from the start all the way to Feltre followed by the rather flat Prosecco lands, Treviso and the Venetian hinterland. Last part along the Brenta and its villas, to arrive in Prato della Valle in Padua.
24/05/2024
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Intermediate stage starting with a flat section to Tolmezzo. This is followed by the ascent to Paularo, where the Duron Pass, Sella Valcalda and the final ascent to Sappada will be tackled in succession.
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25/05/2024
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Decisive stage of the Giro in case of close gaps in the GC. After a rather flat approach featuring the Muro di Ca’ del Poggio, the riders will climb the Monte Grappa twice, both from the Semonzo side. After the second descent, the race continues straight to the finish.
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26/05/2024
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Final catwalk basically identical to that of 2023, with an initial back-and-forth to the coast and then a few laps of the city circuit.
Venaria Reale – Torino
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Undulating stage with a rather demanding finale that will expose the captains right from the get-go. The Grande Partenza will take place in one of Turin’s most enchanting suburbs. The day features three ascents – Berzano di San Pietro, Superga and Colle della Maddalena – located on the outskirts of Turin. The final part of the stage will be a city centre circuit open to many scenarios.
San Francesco al Campo – Santuario di Oropa (Biella)
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Challenging stage featuring the first summit finish. The pink caravan will cross the Canavese and Biellese areas, touching on Valdengo and the Oasi Zegna, to then climb the legendary Oropa climb from the classic Biella side. The 150-kilometre long route rises at 6.2% to the line in the last 11.8 kilometres.
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Novara – Fossano
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Seemingly suited to sprinters, after a predominantly flat route this stage features a tricky 1.8-kilometer run-up to Fossano which might stand in the way of a fast finishers showdown. The peloton will cross the Po Valley and tackle simple climbs such as Lu and Cherasco.
Acqui Terme – Andora
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Another stage that can be properly called to be one for the sprinters. But once again, fast wheels will have to earn their way to the much-coveted bunch sprint by crossing the Bormida Valley and the Apennines. The riders will climb up to 1000 m to the Col di Melogno and descend to Savona via the Col di Cadibona. From Savona, the peloton will travel along the Aurelia road and tackle Capo Mele, the last, short climb of the day.
Genova – Lucca
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Third consecutive stage for fast wheels. The athletes will ride along the Aurelia road from Genova to Camaiore, crossing Rapallo, Sestri Levante, Sarzana, Carrara and Massa. Lucca will be approached through the Freddana Valley after the climb of Montemagno, which might take out a few riders from contention.
Viareggio – Rapolano Terme
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The white roads stage. Starting from Viareggio (Torre del Lago), the peloton will cross the towns of Cascina, Ponsacco and Volterra in the Pisan area, to then enter the Siena area at the Montarrenti column. The Vidritta and Bagnaia sections of the Strade Bianche will be tackled, followed by the unprecedented Pievina section. Slight uphill finish. Numerous large and small climbs along the route.
Foligno – Perugia TUDOR ITT
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Flat time trial all the way to the foot of Umbria’s capital city with final climb (KOM) to the centre. A very fast TT is to be expected, especially in the first part crossing Spello, Assisi and Bastia Umbra.
Spoleto – Prati di Tivo
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Short but highly demanding Apennine stage with great elevation gain. The riders will climb Forca di Cerro and Forca Capistrello before reaching Leonessa, where an unprecedented stretch will take the bunch to Croce Abbio from Capitignano. Fast descent to the foot of the final 14km climb at 7% average.
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Avezzano – Napoli
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A sprint stage with a final pitfall. Almost constantly downhill from Avezzano along the Sora and Cassino motorway. After reaching the Tyrrhenian coast, the riders will touch Castelvolturno, Mondragone, Lago Patria and Cuma before climbing up to Monte di Procida with a succession of short stretches towards Pozzuoli and Posillipo. Final downhill section before the finish in Via Caracciolo.
Pompei – Cusano Mutri (Bocca della Selva)
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Southern Apennine stage starting from Pompei. After touching Nola and Montesarchio, the climbs will kick in with the Taburno and the Camposauro. After a short descent, the very long final climb (18 km x 5.6%) will be tackled, passing through Guardia Sanframondi and Cusano Mutri, the latter being the official start of the climb.
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Foiano di Val Fortore – Francavilla al Mare
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Stage leading to the Adriatic Sea through Molise. The athletes will cross the Molise Apennines to Termoli, riding along the Adriatic state road all the way to the finish. The last 80 km are straight and flat, perfect for an almost certain sprint.
Martinsicuro – Fano
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So-called “stage of the low walls” (the non-extreme ones). After an initial stretch along the Adriatic sea until Civitanova Marche, we leave the coast and face a rather undulating route made of 10 more or less demanding ups and downs (only some are KOMs). The last uphill section, located at 12 km from the finish line, is suitable ground to build a margin and avoid a bunch sprint.
Riccione – Cento
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As flat as a pancake, this stage links the beaches with the centre of the Po Valley. The first part follows the Via Emilia, changing direction after Imola. After crossing the northern part of Bologna, the stage will end in the town of Cento with a more than likely bunch sprint.
Castiglione delle Stiviere – Desenzano del Garda TUDOR ITT
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Time trial for specialists. An average of 55 km/h is expected given the very fast road configuration in the second half and the almost always slightly downhill altimetry. We cross the countryside of Desenzano for a lakeside finish.
Manerba del Garda – Livigno (Mottolino)
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Alpine stage with an unprecedented finish (longest stage of this edition). Departure from Lake Garda to reach Lake Iseo via the unprecedented Colle San Zeno. We climb up the Camonica Valley to pass Aprica and climb the seemingly endless Forcola di Livigno. After a quick descent, the Passo d’Eira will be tackled, with the last 2 km climbing up the Mottolino ski slope.
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Livigno – Santa Cristina Valgardena/St. Christina in Gröden (Monte Pana)
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Long stage featuring the Stelvio Pass, this year’s Cima Coppi. Uphill start with the Eira and Foscagno Passes followed, after crossing the town of Bormio, by its Majesty the Stelvio. Long descent and long false-flat down to Bolzano along the Venosta and Adige valleys. From Cardano, long climb to Castelrotto and Passo Pinei. After the town of Ortisei, the last few kilometres will be a gentle climb leading up to the final wall.
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Selva di Val Gardena/Wolkenstein in Gröden – Passo del Brocon
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Short and very intense stage with remarkable elevation gain. We begin by climbing the Sella Pass, followed by the only “quiet” section of the day, the Fassa Valley. After that, the riders will tackle the Rolle, Gobbera and Brocon Passes (the latter will be tackled twice). Descent towards Catello Tesino and up to the Brocon Pass again from the tougher (and unprecedented) side of Val Malene. The last 2 km are very steep (average 12%) with tight hairpin bends.
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Fiera di Primiero – Padova
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A “rest” stage with a probable bunch sprint. Light downhill from the start all the way to Feltre followed by the rather flat Prosecco lands, Treviso and the Venetian hinterland. Last part along the Brenta and its villas, to arrive in Prato della Valle in Padua.
Mortegliano – Sappada
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Intermediate stage starting with a flat section to Tolmezzo. This is followed by the ascent to Paularo, where the Duron Pass, Sella Valcalda and the final ascent to Sappada will be tackled in succession.
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Alpago – Bassano del Grappa
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Decisive stage of the Giro in case of close gaps in the GC. After a rather flat approach featuring the Muro di Ca’ del Poggio, the riders will climb the Monte Grappa twice, both from the Semonzo side. After the second descent, the race continues straight to the finish.
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Roma – Roma
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Final catwalk basically identical to that of 2023, with an initial back-and-forth to the coast and then a few laps of the city circuit.
