sentences:  Scarponi was one of a lead group of six riders that remained on the Giau Pass; he was dropped towards the top of the climb along with Rigoberto Urán, but they both made it back into the lead group on the descent into Cortina d'Ampezzo.On stage 19 finishing on the , Scarponi tried to breach the group of overall contenders on the final climb, but was unable to do so.He ultimately finished the stage in fourth place, but moved up to third overall.