Giro 2026 Stage 8 Profile: Chieti to Fermo
Stage 8 runs 156 km from Chieti to Fermo. The stage is listed as Hilly / Hilly Stage, with 1804 m of elevation gain.
Climbs: Montefiore dell’Aso cat 3, summit 107.3 km; Monterubbiano cat 4, summit 119.2 km; Capodarco cat 4, summit 149 km; FERMO cat 4, summit 156 km.
Intermediate sprint: Cupra Marittima, 96.3 km.
Expected finish in the US: ET 11:13 AM · CT 10:13 AM · MT 9:13 AM · PT 8:13 AM.
A punchy Adriatic-side stage should favor classics-style riders, with positioning and repeated climbs likely to matter late.