The well-known Mortirolo Pass (Passo dello Mortirolo) is often considered one of the toughest passes in the Tour of Italy. Located in Lombardy, the Mortirolo is a real challenge on its most complicated slope (12km at 10.45%). Regularly climbed during the Girothe Mortirolo will also be known by another name. In fact, it was renamed “Cima Pantani”, obviously in homage to Marco Pantaniemblematic Italian champion.
Video – Pogacar won the Mortirolo stage in 2024
A time trial on the pass?
Local political leaders spoke out about this name change and spoke of a possible time trial… “We are very pleased that the process is now complete. Now we are waiting for a major sporting event to properly celebrate the inauguration. This could become a time trial with the presence of the great Cycling champions of the past“, they declared. A time far from being a cakewalk, while waiting for the peloton to pass Tour of Italywhich could be as early as 2025, the route still not being revealed.
