Vuelta a España 2023 Ready for a Grandiose Start in Barcelona on August 26
24 Aug
The Vuelta a España, one of the world's most exciting cycling events, is set to start on 26 August 2023 in the vibrant city of Barcelona. This announcement has been received with great excitement by cycling fans and participating riders, as Barcelona, with its beautiful streets and rich culture, will provide an impressive backdrop for the start of this prestigious race.
The route schedule was unveiled in Barcelona earlier this week. It includes 21 stages and stretches over a total distance of 3153.8 kilometres, with the traditional finish in Madrid on 17 September. Naturally, the Belgian winner of the 2022 Vuelta, Remco Evenepoel, will be present to defend his title.
The 2023 Vuelta passes through nine autonomous regions and three different countries, Spain, Andorra and France. With 4 flat stages, 2 flat stages with uphill finish, 6 medium-mountain stages, 7 mountain stages,1 team time trial and 1 individual time trial, there will be a lot to enjoy.
STAGE 1 - 26/08 - 14.8 KM - BARCELONA > BARCELONA
STAGE 2 - 27/08 - 182 KM - MATARÓ > BARCELONA
STAGE 3 - 28/08 - 158.5 KM - SÚRIA > ARINSAL. ANDORRA
STAGE 4 - 29/08 - 185 KM ANDORRA LA VELLA.ANDORRA > TARRAGONA
STAGE 5 - 30/08 - 186.5 KM MORELLA > BURRIANA
STAGE 6 - 31/08 - 183.5 KM LA VALL D'UIXÓ > PICO DEL BUITRE. OBSERVATORIO ASTROFÍSICO DE JAVALAMBRE
STAGE 7 - 01/09 - 201 KM UTIEL > OLIVA
STAGE 8 - 02/09 - 165 KM DÉNIA > XORRET DE CATÍ. COSTA BLANCA INTERIOR
STAGE 9 - 03/09 - 184.5 KM CARTAGENA > COLLADO DE LA CRUZ DE CARAVACA
REST DAY - 04/09 - VALLADOLID
STAGE 10 - 05/09 - 25.8 KM VALLADOLID > VALLADOLID
STAGE 11 - 06/09 - 163.5 KM LERMA > LA LAGUNA NEGRA.VINUESA
STAGE 12 - 07/09 - 151 KM ÓLVEGA > ZARAGOZA
STAGE 13 - 08/09 - 135 KM FORMIGAL. HUESCA LA MAGIA > COL DU TOURMALET
STAGE 14 - 09/09 - 156.5 KM SAUVETERRE-DE-BÉARN > LARRA-BELAGUA
STAGE 15 - 10/09 - 158.5 KM PAMPLONA > LEKUNBERRI
REST DAY 11/09 - SANTANDER
STAGE 16 - 12/09 - 120.5 KM LIENCRES PLAYA > BEJES
STAGE 17 - 13/09 - 124.5 KM RIBADESELLA / RIBESEYA > ALTU DE L'ANGLIRU
STAGE 18 - 14/09 - 179 KM POLA DE ALLANDE > LA CRUZ DE LINARES
STAGE 19 - 15/09 - 177.5 KM LA BAÑEZA > ÍSCAR
STAGE 20 - 16/09 - 208 KM MANZANARES EL REAL > GUADARRAMA
STAGE 21 - 17/09 - 101.5 KM HIPÓDROMO DE LA ZARZUELA > MADRID. PAISAJE DE LA LUZ
The Vuelta a España 2023 promises to be a spectacular sporting event, with Barcelona as the shining starting point of an exhilarating journey through the beautiful Spanish landscapes. Be ready to follow this exciting race on 26 August, as it promises to be a cycling feast you don't want to miss!
All the info on the Vuelta de Espana 2023 website: https://www.lavuelta.es/
