technical info

A very challenging stage with a difficult climb in the finale. The entire route has pretty much no flat ground. From Torricella Sicura, after Km 0 located in Teramo at the end of the initial descent, the stage features an endless succession of climbs and descents. Some iconic places for the Corsa dei Due Mari, such as Castellalto and Bellante and some from the recent past, such as Campli and Civitella del Tronto, will be crossed. The route is extremely articulated both altimetrically and planimetrically. After Villa Lempa, the peloton will climb to San Giacomo from the eastern slope (12 km at an average 6.2%) and then descend into the Castellano valley with 10 km of flat terrain alongside Lake Talvacchia.
Last km
The final kilometres are flat until the very last one begins, which features a climb to the finish with an average gradient of around 7% and slightly higher peaks.