Climbers in focus
Long climbs, high points and repeated efforts make this a day for GC contenders and strong climbers.
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Stage 12: Vera – Calar Alto
From Vera to Calar Alto: Mountain finish with sustained climbing defines this Vuelta stage.
- Date
- 3 September 2026
- Distance
- 166,6 km
- Elevation
- 4.460 hm
- Character
- mountain finish with sustained climbing
Race preview
Race character of the stage
This page frames the route profile, possible race scenarios and key visuals.
Equipment under pressure
Weight, gearing, tyre choice and the ability to keep pedalling smoothly become especially visible on this profile.
A decisive stage
The route gives riders room to make real differences. Teams must decide when to control and when to open the race.
Elevation profile
Stage 12 profile
Official race facts come from the Vuelta route overview, while profiles and maps use the prepared GPX visuals.
Route map
Route, direction and key sectors
The map locates the stage and complements the elevation profile with start, finish and route direction.
Race preview
What matters on this stage
The stage is framed through its profile, likely race scenario and tactical relevance.
What defines this stage?
Long climbs, high points and repeated efforts make this a day for GC contenders and strong climbers.
Which race scenario is likely?
Weight, gearing, tyre choice and the ability to keep pedalling smoothly become especially visible on this profile.
Why is this stage interesting?
The route gives riders room to make real differences. Teams must decide when to control and when to open the race.
Vuelta a España 2026
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Vuelta a España 2026
Monaco – Monaco
Monaco – Manosque
Gruissan – Font Romeu
Andorra la Vella – Andorra la Vella
Falset – Roquetes
Alcossebre – Castelló
Vall d'Alba – Aramón Valdelinares
Puçol – Xeraco
Villajoyosa – Alto de Aitana
Alcaraz – Elche de la Sierra
Cartagena – Lorca
Vera – Calar Alto
Almuñécar – Loja
Jaén – Sierra de La Pandera
Palma del Río – Córdoba
Cortegana – La Rábida
Dos Hermanas – Sevilla
El Puerto de Santa María – Jerez de la Frontera
Vélez-Málaga – Peñas Blancas
La Calahorra – Collado del Alguacil
Granada – Granada
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