A few hours remain before the start of stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia, but another challenging day is expected for the pink race. Castel di Sangro and Abruzzo have welcomed the caravan with a strong freezing wind. The images you see were captured outside the hotel where our correspondents are staying, but conditions are not improving towards the starting area.

Prepare for another difficult day, a stage "Campo Imperatore style"...