Stage of the 104th tour of Italy for cycling professionals, starting from Sacile.
A gigantic stage through the Dolomites. At 212 km, and with a 5,700 m vertical altitude gain, this will be the most difficult stage of the Giro. Shortly after the start, the route climbs up to the Cansiglio (via the Passo della Crosetta, coming from Vittorio Veneto) and then descends into Belluno. Past Agordo, the riders will negotiate the Passo Fedaia (Marmolada, where Pantani conquered the Maglia Rosa in 1998 – Montagna Pantani), the Passo Pordoi (Cima Coppi) and the Passo Giau one right after another, followed by a long, technical descent to Cortina d’Ampezzo (host city for the 2026 Winter Olympics).
