La Vuelta Faces Grueling Calar Alto Stage

The 166.6-kilometer stage begins in Vera near sea level and climbs to Calar Alto, featuring five mountain passes including the final combination of Alto de Velefique and Calar Alto, both first-category climbs.

The extreme altitude difference of over 2,000 meters and total ascent exceeding 4,500 meters creates an ideal scenario for race favorites to establish significant time differences in the general classification. tbzikra.org