technical info

Mountain queen stage featuring an unrelenting crescendo of difficulty, with virtually no sections for recovery between efforts. A series of rolling ascents leads, after Apecchio, to the lower slopes of Monte Nerone, where the riders will climb the first portion up to Pian di Trebbio. A descent into Pianello is followed by a succession of short yet demanding climbs: Moria, Passo la Croce, Valico di Sitria, and Croce Avellana. The final phase runs through Frontone, Cagli, and Secchiano, before rejoining the ascent to Pian di Trebbio. Here, the final 8 kilometers begin, an extremely demanding stretch averaging over 8% leading straight to the finish line.
 
 
Final kilometers
The final kilometers are entirely uphill on a mountain road featuring numerous switchbacks. The average gradient hovers around 9%, with pitches reaching up to 12%. The finish line is on a straight stretch of about 150 meters on asphalt.