The Route of La Vuelta a España 2023

If you're a fan of cycling, then you've probably heard of the Vuelta a España. This is an annual multi-stage bicycle race that's been taking place in Spain for years. It's inspired by the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, and it's held in places around the country.

Route

The 2023 Tour de France will take place in Spain, and the route for the race has been revealed. The route will have a total distance of 3153.8 kilometers. This will be the longest tour of the three-part series. Throughout the race, the riders will be treated to several hard mountain stages. Some of these include the Alto de l'Angliru, which has produced iconic moments in the history of the race.

The Vuelta route for 2023 is made up of 21 stages. Stage 1 will be a team time trial in Barcelona. After the riders finish their first day, they will take a day off. They will return to Spain the next day. In the meantime, spectators will be able to watch the race on any part of the course.

On the seventh day, the riders will ride through the province of Castellon. This will be the penultimate stage of the competition. Riders will have a chance to acclimatize before heading out to the mountains of Asturias.

The route for the 2023 La Vuelta will include nine summit finishes. Of these, five are classified as category one climbs.

Stage four is a downhill route from Andorra to Tarragona. There are several ramps over 20%. A sprint finish is also included in this stage. It will be the largest of the tour, and the penultimate.

The stage will pass through Vall d'Ebo, a climb regularly used by the Lotto-Soudal and EOLO-Kometa teams. The last 5 kilometres of the stage include two sharp pinches.

Another notable climb is the Alto de la Colladiella. This is a climb with gradients of 23 percent.

Other climbs on the 2023 Tour de France route include the Sierra de Guadarrama, the Xorret de Cati and the Col du Tourmalet. Each of these has been used in the race before.

The Tour de France is expected to have five stages that are categorised as climbs. According to organisers, only four are flat. However, the final stage is said to be the hardest of the race.

The Tour de France has been scheduled for January 10th, and the routes for the other Grand Tours have been revealed.

Start in Denia

The Vuelta Ciclista Espana is returning to Alicante in 2023. The event will be held from August to September. It is considered the final Grand Tour in a three-part series. It has a similar format to the Tour de France, including two time trials.

The route of the Vuelta Ciclista will include six mountain stages. This includes the Xorret de Cati, Alto de l'Angliru, Col du Tourmalet, Cruz de Linares and Javalambre. In addition to the mountain climbs, the route will also feature several flat stages.

One of the most exciting stages of the entire race is Stage 8: an uphill sprinter stage that will finish in Vall d'Ebo. The overall classification is determined by the rider with the lowest aggregate time.

During the Vuelta, the winner will be awarded the red jersey. This jersey was introduced in 2010 and has changed color many times in the history of the event.

La Vuelta will conclude with a circuit stage in Madrid. This will have a total distance of 3153.8 kilometers. As in previous editions, the route has been focused on mountains. Some of the climbs are categorized as category two or three.

Several pro cycling teams have established training camps in Denia. Trek-Segafredo and Team Dimension Data have both set up base camps here.

Cycling fans can enjoy a number of attractions in Denia, including the Train in Spain, which has been serving cyclists for more than a decade. Located adjacent to Cafe Ciclista, the facility has a post-ride massage, bike hire and clothes and shoes to purchase.

In recent years, Denia has become a popular destination for professional cyclists. Many riders have made the trip to the region to take advantage of the warm climate and the town's proximity to the Costa Blanca.

The Vuelta route in 2023 will include many new elements. Among them will be a 15km team time trial in Barcelona and a 25km individual time trial. Several of the summit finishes are categorized as category one.

The route in 2023 is expected to be filled with exciting finishes and plenty of hard mountain stages. Several familiar faces will be back and some new mountain arrivals will make their way to the Vuelta.

End in Xorret de Cati

La Vuelta Ciclista a Espana will be returning to the Spanish region of Alicante in 2023. The route of the Vuelta will be full of hard mountain stages and will feature some new uphill finishes.

Stage 8 of the Vuelta will start in Denia, with a lot of climbing to follow. Riders will pass through the towns of Tollos, Benifallim and Ibi before reaching Vall d'Ebo.

The penultimate stage will be the longest of the race at 208.4km. It will include the climb of Alto de Xorret de Cati. It will also be the first time the race will use four uphill finishes.

The Xorret de Cati is a mountain pass that averages 9% gradients. This climb has been used in the race a number of times, but is not the steepest. As a result, there is no need for teams to control the climb.

Xorret de Cati has been used in the past in La Vuelta, and it will return in 2023. In the last edition of the race, Julian Alaphilippe took the stage win on the climb. He was able to get away from Jan Polanc and Rafal Majka in the last kilometre.

Unlike many of the climbs in the area, Xorret de Cati isn't overly long, only about 5km. However, it does have a super steep 18% section. Those gradients should spark some fierce battles.

The 2023 route will also include the Col du Tourmalet and the Cruz de Linares. Both climbs are Hors category, which means they are harder than other climbs in the region.

Stage 3 will be in Andorra, with the finish at the winter sports village of Arinsal. This is a big change from recent years when the race has visited Catalunya.

Finally, the final stage will take riders to the Sierras of Guadarrama. This climb has been used by EOLO-Kometa, who uses the Vall d'Ebo often. Although it's not a particularly tough climb, it can be a deciding factor in some Vueltas.

With this new route, La Vuelta will visit Andorra and Catalunya in 2023. The race will then cross the Pyrenees for a 24 hour ride.

Highlights

Vuelta a Espana 2023 is set to be the most exciting edition yet. The race will feature plenty of vertical climbs and two tough summit finishes. Plus, the route will feature the mythical Tourmalet. Whether you're a die-hard cycling fan or just want to watch the action, there are a lot of things to see in the route.

The route was announced on January 10 in Madrid. It's a route that's designed for climbers and GC specialists. A team time trial in Barcelona, individual time trials in Valladolid and Andorra, and three mountain stages will round out the route.

The Sierra de Guadarrama has a total of 208 km. There's a lot of winding and climbing in the mountains, including ten third-category climbs. But there are a few flat days, too. For example, the stage from Calpe to Calpe will be relatively flat.

On the other hand, there's a brutal 122.6-kilometre day of climbing at the end of the Angliru stage. This could be a stage that escapists will steer clear of.

Another new addition is the Larrau uphill finish. This is a stage that's part of the Marcha Ciclodeportiva Sierras de Moratalla. One of the last stages will be a new uphill finale in week three.

On the other hand, the Ruta del Sol will be the season's kickoff tour. It will take riders to the Coll de Rates. This is a steep climb that was visited by CycloWorld last year.

Despite the mountainous interior of the race, the coastal region of Costa Blanca will also be popular. There are many cycling fans who travel to the region during the spring and winter months.

After the first rest day in Spain, the route continues to Valladolid, where the race's only individual time trial will be held. There are two other mountain stages in the route, one of which is the Alto Caravaca de la Cruz. In addition, there are four uphill finishes that will be featured for the first time.

If you want to catch the Vuelta a Espana on TV, you can watch it free on Sporza, NOS, and NOS in the Netherlands, and on TVE 4 and TVE 5 in Spain. You can also sign up for a 7-day free trial.