https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43034089
A new map of PBP 2023. Note: Turn by turn directions are in Italian! More climbing, 38.000 ft vs 32,000 last time.
Due to this route change, riders will not see many other riders going the opposite way while outbound and inbound.
Perhaps this will reduce traffic, and hopefully there will be less crowding at the small cafes along the way. At cafes, if you wish to be served, I observed in 07, 11, and 15 that that there is no "line" and you must belly up to the cafe bar and get the attention of the server, as politely yet assertively as possible! Say Bonjour, or Bonsoir to get attention, then, s'il vous plait, un cafe au lait (or whatever).