Though not considered a climbing stage, the 192 km stage 17 does include two 2000 meter-plus passes. The stage includes these back-to-back climbs: Passo dello Spluga (2115 m) and Passo di San Bernardino (2065 m) before descending to a fast finish in Locarno, Switzerland.

Stage 17 is scheduled to start at 13:45 and finish between 17:08-17:29.