Spectacular rock formations in abundance as the Giro enters the Dolomites on Stage 15 - Conegliano to the ski resort of Gardeccia Val di Fassa.
This particular stage has five very difficult climbs in the Dolomites, including the Cima Coppi (Passo Giau, 2236m), the highest point of this year's race.
The Dolomites region of the Northern Italy is actually smaller than most people believe, however, Stage 15 really is a 'Dolomites stage'. Passo di Fedáia, in particular, the second last climb is very intimidating. It's 13 km of 8% that appears to be one endlessly, steep road to the sky.
This 229 km stage finished with the 6.2 km 10% Rifugio Gardeccia climb ending at the Val di Fassa ski resort.
The average temperature in Rome recenty was in the mid-70's. However, there is still snow lying on the slopes of many of the climbs in the Dolomites.
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