This stage takes on five of the legendary sterrato sectors from Europe Southernmost Northern Classic, totaling 29.5 km of off-road action all packed into the final 70 km of racing.
Get ready for Stage 9 of the 2025 Giro d’Italia!
Today, we’re in for a mini Strade Bianche, with dust and gravel taking center stage in the finale. Just like the great spring classic, the stage will wrap up in the iconic Piazza del Campo in Siena, after 181 kilometers of pure racing excitement.
This stage takes on five of the legendary sterrato sectors from Europe Southernmost Northern Classic, totaling 29.5 km of off-road action all packed into the final 70 km of racing.
technical info
Gravel stage featuring around 29 km of unpaved roads. Riders approach the Sienese region via Cortona and Sinalunga on relatively wide roads with lots of changes in gradient and direction. After San Giovanni d’Asso, the peloton hits the Pieve a Salti sector (8 km): tough, rolling, and full of curves. After a second pass through Buonconvento, they face Serravalle (9.3 km), which links directly into San Martino in Grania (9.4 km). The Monteaperti sector is just 600 m but includes double-digit gradients. Asphalt returns briefly before the final gravel at Colle Pinzuto (2.4 km, max 15%). Then it’s on to Siena.
Final kilometres
Early parts are outside Siena on wide, sweeping roads, descending then rising to 2 km out. The route climbs Via Esterna di Fontebranda (up to 9%), enters through Porta di Fontebranda at 900 m, and hits cobbles. Gradients exceed 10%, peaking at 16% around 500 m to go on Via Santa Caterina. A sharp right into Via delle Terme, then Via Banchi di Sotto, and a slight downhill from 300 to 150 m. A final right into Via Rinaldini leads into Piazza del Campo. The last 30 m descend at 7%, with a flat finish.
