Giro 2025 Route stage 18: Morbegno - Cesano Maderno
Thursday, 29 May – Stage 18 of the Giro features three climbs in the first half of the race, followed by flat terrain. The route covers a total of 144 kilometres.
Of the trio, the first climb is the toughest. It takes the riders to Parlasco in 7.6 kilometres, with an average gradient of 6.2%.
After a short descent, the route continues at an elevation of roughly 500 metres for 10 kilometres. The riders then tackle the Colle Balisio, 4.3 kilometres at 4.1%. Following the descent to Lecco, the Ravellino climb offers the final opportunity to gain mountain points, with its 8.9-kilometre climb averaging 4.3%.
From the summit, the road rises for another 3.1 kilometres at 4.1% before descending gently toward the completely flat run-in to the line of over 50 kilometres.
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Stage 18 of the Giro gets underway at 13:50, with the finish expected around 17:15 – both are local times (CEST). Check the timings in the slideshow below for details.
Another interesting read: favourites to win in Cesano Maderno.
Giro d’Italia 2025 stage 18: routes, profiles, videos
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