Vera → Calar Alto
Mountain· 166.6 km · ↗ 4,460 m of climbing · Difficulty score: 318
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The Calar Alto observatory sits above 2,100 m in the Sierra de los Filabres, reached by one of the longest climbs in Spain. This is a pure test of sustained climbing power — no tricks, no steep ramps, just a relentless ascent where the strongest rider simply rides away.
Stage favourites
Stage 12 (Vera → Calar Alto, 166.6 km) is a mountain stage with 4,460 m of cumulative climbing — one of the race's queen stages. Pure climbers capable of sustaining high power output on long ascents are the ones to watch.
⚡ The real race begins on the final climb. Any rider distanced before the summit will lose significant time on GC rivals.
Make your pick
🏆 10 points for the winner · 5 for 2nd · 2 for 3rd
Teams confirm their eight riders in the week before the race starts. Once the startlist is published you'll be able to make your picks here.