Stage 7
Sorbolo Mezzani → Salice Terme
Stage 7 covers 165km from Sorbolo Mezzani to Salice Terme — long-distance medium-mountain stage across the Emilian and Oltrepò Pavese hills. The closing climbs in the Pavese hills set up a puncheur-friendly finale, with the wine country backdrop another scenic TV showcase.
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What the stage looks like
Stage 7 covers 165km from Sorbolo Mezzani to Salice Terme — long-distance medium-mountain stage across the Emilian and Oltrepò Pavese hills. The closing climbs in the Pavese hills set up a puncheur-friendly finale, with the wine country backdrop another scenic TV showcase.
What to follow
- Oltrepò Pavese wine country: rolling vineyard hills offer multiple late-stage launch points.
- Longest stage of the race at 165km — attritional rather than explosive, with breakaway riders well-suited.
- Day before the queen stage: GC teams typically conserve, opening the door for stage hunters.
When to tune in
Watch the closing 30km Pavese hills — typical winning moves come from puncheurs attacking 10-15km out. Bunch finishes rare on this profile.