Milan-San Remo 2025: A Journey from Pavia to the Via Roma

The 2025 edition of the legendary Milan-San Remo cycling classic is scheduled for Saturday, March 22nd. For the second consecutive year, the race will commence in Pavia, located south of Milan.

The route proceeds through the towns of Casteggio and Voghera, before taking a brief deviation towards Rivanazzano and Salice Terme. From there, the course rejoins the established route at Tortona, continuing towards the Mediterranean coast. The riders will navigate through Ovada and ascend the Passo del Turchino, descending towards Genoa near Voltri, situated west of the Ligurian capital.

From Voltri, the peloton will traverse westward along the coastline, following the Statale Aurelia through Varazze, Savona, Albenga, and Imperia. Upon reaching San Lorenzo al Mare, the riders will confront the series of coastal climbs known as the Capi: Mele, Cervo, and Berta. Subsequently, the race will feature the Cipressa (introduced in 1982) and the Poggio di San Remo (added in 1961).

The Cipressa spans just over 5.6 kilometers, with an average gradient of 4.1%. Its demanding descent leads back to the Aurelia coastal road. The Poggio ascent commences with only 9 kilometers remaining. This 3.7-kilometer climb, with an average gradient of less than 4%, is invariably contested at high speeds, with attacks frequently occurring within the final kilometer. The descent is technically challenging, winding through the greenhouses of San Remo before returning to the main road.

The final two kilometers consist of lengthy, straight roads, conducive to both attacks and pursuits. A left-hand turn at a roundabout 850 meters from the finish is followed by the final bend, directing the riders towards the uphill finish on Via Roma.

The 289-kilometer race commences in the heart of Pavia and initially heads northward towards Milan for a short circuit. Upon reaching the Certosa, the route merges with the traditional path leading southward.