technical info
A tough Apennine stage with alternating long and short climbs and descents. Monte Urano is especially difficult: short but with ramps up to 14%. Mountain roads with varied gradients and terrain. The finale passes through the main town of Tagliacozzo before heading along the old SS5 route toward Marsia, where the stage ends.
Final kilometres
The final 3 km are entirely uphill with gradients reaching double digits (max 13%). The run-in features curves and wide switchbacks leading to a 200 m finishing straight on 6-metre-wide cobblestones.