technical info

A short but highly selective mountain stage. After the climb to Forcella di Acciano, the riders tackle Passo Lanciano, the day’s main climbing challenge. A technical section then leads into the final ascent to Piana delle Mele, where the finish line is located.
FINAL KILOMETERS
The closing kilometres are entirely uphill. The steep section of the climb to Piana delle Mele is 4 kilometres long, with gradients consistently around 7%. The stage ends with a short 80-metre finishing straight.