technical info

This is the toughest stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico, featuring a summit finish. The route winds through the valleys of the Marche region’s interior, with continuous ups and downs in the first part, interspersed with significant climbs such as Crispiero, before heading towards the Fornaci tunnel. In the final section, the race crosses the villages of Visso and Castelsantangelo sul Nera before tackling the decisive climb to the finish.
Last kilometers
The final kilometers consist of the ascent to Frontignano, a climb of about 8 km with long stretches above 10%, especially in the first part. The road is wide and features a series of tight hairpins. As the riders approach the last kilometer, the gradient slightly eases. The final stretch is a 6-meter-wide straight on asphalt.