This is a stage of difficult interpretation, the third of the Vuelta: the San Maurizio Canavese - Ceres of 134.6 km. After the rice plains and the Langhe, today the Spanish race goes to discover another corner of Piedmont rich in beauty and history, the Canavese.

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We were saying this is a stage of difficult interpretation and it is for many reasons: first, it is a short stage that develops on winding and tricky roads. Then in the middle of the stage it offers the Issiglio climb - 2nd category, 5.5 km at 6.5% - which can serve as a launch pad for an interesting action.

Finally, there is a finish that constantly goes uphill with the final 4th category climb, 2.6 km at 3.6%: it is certainly not hard or challenging, but it can be difficult to overcome for fast but less resistant riders and can inspire the action of some attacker looking for a big move.