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The 2023 La Vuelta is nearly upon us and this final Grand Tour of the year promises to be the most exciting one with at least 5 riders competing for the overall win. The 21 days of riding through Spain and other neighbouring territories are certain to be exciting. If you don’t want to miss any of the action here we have for you the full schedule stage-by-stage with starting times and estimated finishing times. Check it out and pick the dates you want to circle on your calendar.
Contents
- 1 2023 La Vuelta Schedule: all you need to know for the race
- 1.1 La Vuelta schedule for Saturday, August 26th
- 1.2 La Vuelta schedule for Sunday, August 27th
- 1.3 La Vuelta schedule for Monday, August 28th
- 1.4 La Vuelta schedule for Tuesday, August 29th
- 1.5 La Vuelta schedule for Wednesday, August 30th
- 1.6 La Vuelta schedule for Thursday, August 31st
- 1.7 La Vuelta schedule for Friday, September 01st
- 1.8 La Vuelta schedule for Saturday, September 02nd
- 1.9 La Vuelta schedule for Sunday, September 03rd
- 1.10 Monday, September 04th – first rest day of the La Vuelta
- 1.11 La Vuelta schedule for Tuesday, September 05th
- 1.12 La Vuelta schedule for Wednesday, September 06th
- 1.13 La Vuelta schedule for Thursday, September 07th
- 1.14 La Vuelta schedule for Friday, September 08th
- 1.15 La Vuelta schedule for Saturday, September 09th
- 1.16 La Vuelta schedule for Sunday, September 10th
- 1.17 Monday, September 11th – second and final rest day of the La Vuelta
- 1.18 La Vuelta schedule for Tuesday, September 12th
- 1.19 La Vuelta schedule for Wednesday, September 13th
- 1.20 La Vuelta schedule for Thursday, September 06th
- 1.21 La Vuelta schedule for Friday, September 15th
- 1.22 La Vuelta schedule for Saturday, September 16th
- 1.23 La Vuelta schedule for Sunday, September 17th
2023 La Vuelta Schedule: all you need to know for the race
La Vuelta schedule for Saturday, August 26th
Stage 1: Barcelona – Barcelona (team time trial) – 14.8 km (9.2 miles)
Flat stage with a very technical circuit through Barcelona. The finish is at the Avenida de la Reina Maria Cristina.
Starting time: 18:05 GMT
Estimated finish time: 19:45 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Sunday, August 27th
Stage 2: Mataro – Barcelona (hilly) – 181.1 km (112.5 miles)
Short climbs from the start. Several of them scattered throughout. The last one the iconic climb up to the Monjuic castle. The finish is again at the Avenida de la Reina Maria Cristina.
Starting time: 11:45 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Monday, August 28th
Stage 3: Suria – Arinsal (Andorra) (mountains) – 158.8 km (98.7 miles)
The stage finishes in mountainous dwarf country of Andorra and it’s famous ski resort Arinsal. This will be the first proper test for the climbers.
Starting time: 12:15 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Tuesday, August 29th
Stage 4: La Vella (Andorra) – Tarragona (flat) – 184.6 km (114.7 miles)
The first flat stage on the La Vuelta schedule. A day for the sprinters. The finish is in the coastal town of Tarragona.
Starting time: 12:20 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Wednesday, August 30th
Stage 5: Morella – Burriana (hilly) – 186.2 km (115.7 miles)
Good stage for a breakaway. The terrain is hilly early on. Flattens for the final 50 km.
Starting time: 11:50 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Thursday, August 31st
Stage 6: La Vall d’Uxio – Javalambe Observatory (mountains) – 186.2 km (115.7 miles)
This is the first brutal stage in the mountains. The finish is high above sea level, where the eagles nest. The first big moves can be expected in that stage.
Starting time: 11:20 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Friday, September 01st
Stage 7: Utiel – Oliva (flat) – 200.8 km (124.8 miles)
The flat terrain of this stage has a spring finish written all over it.
Starting time: 11:50 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Saturday, September 02nd
Stage 8: Denia – Xorret de Cati (mountains) – 165 km (102.5 miles)
Another brutal day in the mountains. Lots of climbs, many of them very steep. Tricky downhills too.
Starting time: 11:55 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Sunday, September 03rd
Stage 9: Cartagena – Caravaca de la Cruz (hilly) – 184.5 km (114.6 miles)
Good stage for a breakaway. There is a very long 11.5 km climb right in the middle of it.
Starting time: 11:39 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:15 GMT
Monday, September 04th – first rest day of the La Vuelta
La Vuelta schedule for Tuesday, September 05th
Stage 10: Valladolid – Valladolid (individual time trial) – 25.8 km (16 miles)
Only one short climb. The rest of the terrain is flat.
Starting time: 12:57 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Wednesday, September 06th
Stage 11: Lerma – Laguna Negra (mountains) – 163.2 km (101.4 miles)
Flat start before a sharp rise up to the legendary Laguna Negra lake. A day for the GC contenders to attack each other.
Starting time: 12:15 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Thursday, September 07th
Stage 12: Olvega – Zaragoza (mountains) – 150.6 km (93.6 miles)
Easy stage that goes mostly downhill. Sprint finish can be expected.
Starting time: 12:58 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Friday, September 08th
Stage 13: Formigal – Tourmalet (France) (mountains) – 134.7 km (83.7 miles)
Likely a key stage for the GC. The route takes into France with the finish at the top of the legendary Tourmalet.
Starting time: 12:50 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Saturday, September 09th
Stage 14: Sauvettere de Bearn (France) – Larra-Belagua (mountains) – 156.2 km (97 miles)
Another brutal stage in both the French and the Spanish Pyrenees. The finish is in the famous ski resort Larra-Belagua.
Starting time: 11:55 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Sunday, September 10th
Stage 15: Pamplona – Lekunberri (hilly) – 158.3 km (98.4 miles)
Very hilly route with a downhill finale. Good day for a breakaway.
Starting time: 12:20 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
Monday, September 11th – second and final rest day of the La Vuelta
La Vuelta schedule for Tuesday, September 12th
Stage 16: Liencres – Bejes (flat) – 120.1 km (74.6 miles)
Short and fast stage. It’s all about the sprinters.
Starting time: 13:40 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Wednesday, September 13th
Stage 17: Ribadesella – Angliru (mountains) – 124.4 km (77.3 miles)
Short stage with great climbs and downhills. The finish is at the top of the legendary Alto de El Angliru.
Starting time: 12:40 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Thursday, September 06th
Stage 18: Pola de Allande – La Cruz de Linares (mountains) – 178.9 km (111.1 miles)
There are 5 climbs in this stage. The final one leads to the finish line. There will be drama.
Starting time: 11:47 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Friday, September 15th
Stage 19: La Beneza – Iscar (flat) – 177.1 km (110 miles)
Very flat stage. Sprint finish seems inevitable.
Starting time: 12:15 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Saturday, September 16th
Stage 20: Manzanares el Real – Guadarrama (hilly) – 207.8 km (129.1 miles)
Stage full of hills but without any long or too steep climbs. Attacks can be expected in this penultimate stage.
Starting time: 10:55 GMT
Estimated finish time: 16:30 GMT
La Vuelta schedule for Sunday, September 17th
Stage 21: Hipodromo de la Zarzuela – Madrid (flat) – 101.1 km (62.8 miles)
The final stage takes into the capital Madrid where a circular tour follows. It all usually ends with a spring finish.
Starting time: 16:14 GMT
Estimated finish time: 19:00 GMT
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