technical info

A demanding route featuring around ten climbs of varying length, with the Bric della Forma and Rocchetta Palafea standing out before the final circuit, and the Castelletto d’Erro ascent to be tackled twice. Its opening ramps hit 11% with pitches up to 15%. From Dogliani the race winds through a relentless sequence of climbs and descents via Cherasco, Barolo, La Morra, and Diano d’Alba, before facing the Bric della Forma leading to Santo Stefano Belbo. Then comes the Rocchetta Palafea climb, whose descent drops into the 33 km finishing circuit, to be completed once after passing the finish line. The circuit itself includes a flat section before the Castelletto d’Erro climb, followed by a fast, technical descent back into town, setting up the decisive run-in.
 
Final kilometers
The last kilometers begin at the entrance to Acqui Terme. After passing through the Bagni area, the route crosses the Bormida River before heading into the town center along a long, straight avenue with a gentle uphill drag. A short underpass and a left-hand bend lead into the final kilometer, which features a few roundabouts. The finishing straight measures 450 m, 7 m wide, on asphalt, with a steady 4% uphill gradient.