Giro d'Italia 2024: Up to 5400 metres in altitude: These are the most important mountain stages
Tour Magazin
· 04.05.2024
We have not only looked at the individual stages, but also take a special look at the mountain stages of this year's Giro. The riders have to climb up to 5400 metres in altitude during one stage, with three mountain stages (with a rest day in between) following directly after each other. In addition to the elevation profiles of the five mountain stages, we have summarised further details and highlights.
These are the most important mountain stages of the Giro d`Italia 2024
Stage 8: Spoleto - Prati di Tivo | 152 km
The organisers have designated stage 8 as the first real mountain stage and have recorded a total of 3750 metres in altitude for the elevation profile. The Giro peloton doesn't have much time to roll in, with a short climb immediately after the start before the first serious climb, the Forca Capistrello, with an average gradient of 5.6 per cent and 12 per cent at the top. The 14.6 kilometre long final climb to Prati di Tivo should make the classification a little more transparent in terms of the contenders for victory.
Stage 15: Manerba del Garda - Livigno | 222 km
The 15th stage has only one direction: uphill. A total of 5400 metres in altitude is the biggest climb of this year's Giro d'Italia. After the start in Manerba del Garda, the uphill gallop leads over the Colle san Zeno before the focus turns to the Passo del Mortirolo - sometimes referred to as the "executioner" in martial sports parlance. The finale to Livigno then offers another 20 kilometres of climbing with gradients of up to 19 per cent.
Stage 16: Livigno - St. Cristina | 202 km
The 16th stage with 4,200 metres of ascent will definitely be an affair for the mountain specialists. The day after the second rest day, the stage from Livigno over the Stelvio heralds the third and final week of the Giro. The Stelvio, 2758 metres high, is the Cima Coppi and the highest point ever reached in the Giro. However, the finale up to St. Cristina in Val Gardena is likely to have a much greater impact on the outcome of the stage.
Stage 17: Selva di Val Gardena - Passo Brocon | 159 km
Although the 17th stage "only" has 4,200 metres of ascent, this day could shape the race and the overall classification in the manner of a queen stage. It's all uphill or downhill, and after the Sella and Rolle passes, the double ascent of the Passo Brocon at the end should go a long way to deciding who will be awarded pink in Rome.
Stage 20: Alpago - Bassano del Grappa | 184 km
Climbing festival, high-percentage showdown, hard-fought finale for overall victory? Either way, the double ascent of Monte Grappa will attract the attention of the fans. Another 4200 metres of climbing await before the final stage in and around Italy's capital Rome concludes the Giro the next day.
