THE Return 2026 This will be one of the most difficult editions in recent times. It will start in Monaco and will cross a total of four countries. After leaving Monaco, passing through France and Andorra, you will arrive in Spain on the fifth day. The race is … It will take place from August 22 to September 13 and will end in Granada. You will leave the Monaco casino and pass through Palm Riverwhere the peloton will leave from Cordoba in a new stage in Cordoba on September 6.
THE Sierra Morena Cordoba It will host a winding 181 kilometer stage, with leg-breaking terrain, before the final rest day. A stage with a classic profile where the cyclists in the lead could have a certain advantage during the traditional final in Córdoba, where a small group could play for victory.
This was stated by the general director of the cycle race, Javier Guillén, during his presentation this Wednesday. “The Vuelta 26 will continue to maintain the international character of the event. It will be an edition with a marked Mediterranean character, from start to finish in Andalusia,” summarizes Javier Guillén, general director of the Vuelta.
“Monaco will mark a prestigious start to an edition that will visit historic cities, passes that are part of our history and unique climbs, before ending in a unique enclave like the Alhambra, the red fortress of Grenade“, says Guillén.
In addition, Andalusia will have a fundamental role in this edition of La Vuelta, since it will enter during ten days in Andalusia and you will explore its diverse landscapes.
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August 2: 1st stage Monaco – Monaco (CRI), 9 km
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August 23: 2nd stage Monaco – Manosque, 215 km
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August 24: 3rd stage Gruissan – Font-Romeu, 166 km
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August 25: 4th stage Andorra la Vieja – Andorra la Vieja, 104 km
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August 26: 5th stage Falset – Roquetes, 171 km
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August 27: 6th stage Alcossebre – Castelló, 176 km
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August 28: 7th stage Vall d’Alba – Aramón Valdelinares, 149 km
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August 29: 8th stage Puçol – Xeraco, 168 km
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August 30: 9th stage Villajoyosa – Alto de Aitana, 187 km
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August 31: day of rest
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September 1: 10th stage Alcaraz – Elche, 184 km
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September 2: 11th stage Cartagena – Lorca, 156 km
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September 3: 12th stage Vera – Calar Alto, 166 km
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September 4: 13th stage Almuñécar – Loja, 193 km
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September 5: 14th stage Jaén – Sierra de la Pandera, 152 km
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September 6: 15th stage Palma del Río – Córdoba, 181 km
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September 7: day of rest
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September 8: 16th stage Cortegana – La Rábida, Palos de la Frontera, 186 km
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September 9: 17th stage Dos Hermanas – Seville, 189 km
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September 10: 18th stage El Puerto de Santa María – Jerez de la Frontera (CRI), 32 km
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September 11: 19th stage Vélez-Málaga – Peñas Blancas, 205 km
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September 12: 20th stage La Calahorra – Collado del Alguacil, 187 km
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September 13: 21st stage Granada – Granada, 99 km
A 32-kilometer time trial between Puerto de Santa María and Jerez promises to be decisive. And more ports, La Pandera, Peñas Blancas and the final fireworks of the penultimate stage, through the Sierra Nevada, with two passages through Hazallanas, El Purche (all first category) and the epilogue to Collado Alguacil, 8 kilometers with ramps at 20 percent. The last stage takes place in Granada, last stage of the Alhambrawith a climb of one kilometer and four steps next to one of the jewels of Spain.
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