They are nearing the Campi Flegrei – or, Phlegraean Fields – to the west of Naples in the last 40 kilometres. The riders then race parallel to the Tyrrhenian coast for tens of kilometres in southerly direction. The route goes predominantly downhill at shallow gradients in the first 75 kilometres before it flattens out. The riders set off from Avezzano, located at 727 metres above sea level in the Appenines.
The 206 kilometres route is predominantly flat, although a number of short hills in the last 30 kilometres throw down a challenge to pure sprinters. Sunday 12 May - The 9th stage of the Giro d'Italia takes the riders from Avezzano to Naples. '.$baseTitle.' Home / Giro d'Italia 2024 - Route and stages - respond Giro 2024 Route stage 9: Naples - Naples
