The 2025 Vuelta a España is set to deliver one of the most challenging Grand Tours in recent memory as it celebrates its 80th edition from August 23 to September 14, 2025. For the first time, the race will depart from Turin, Italy, before crossing into France, Andorra, and Spain for a demanding 21-stage journey covering over 3,100 kilometers. With a route packed with mountain stages, iconic summit finishes, and time trials, this year’s Vuelta promises dramatic battles for the coveted red jersey all the way to the grand finale in Madrid.
Mountain Stages and Star Riders Define the 2025 Vuelta a España Showdown
The 2025 edition is designed as a true test for climbers, with 10 mountain-top finishes, including legendary ascents such as Alto de l’Angliru, La Farrapona, and the punishing Bola del Mundo, which will host the decisive showdown on stage 20. Riders will also face both a team time trial and an individual time trial, ensuring that all-rounders and specialists alike will have their moment to shine.
With defending champion Primož Roglič absent, the spotlight shifts to stars like Jonas Vingegaard, Juan Ayuso, João Almeida, Egan Bernal, and other rising talents eager to claim Spain’s biggest cycling prize. Without Tadej Pogačar in the lineup, the race is wide open, setting the stage for unpredictable attacks and thrilling battles in the high mountains.
Complete 2025 Vuelta a España Stages – From Turin to Madrid
The 2025 Vuelta a España stage list outlines a thrilling journey across four countries and 21 demanding stages from August 23 to September 14, 2025. Starting in Turin, Italy, and finishing with the traditional finale in Madrid, the route covers more than 3,100 kilometers of racing. Riders will face a mix of flat stages, punishing mountain-top finishes, and two time trials, including legendary climbs such as the Alto de l’Angliru, La Farrapona, and the decisive Bola del Mundo. This year’s stage list promises drama and unpredictability as the world’s best cyclists battle for the red jersey in Spain’s iconic Grand Tour.
Stages
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Stage 1 – Aug 23: Torino → Novara, 186 km (Flat)
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Stage 2 – Aug 24: Alba → Limone Piemonte, 160 km (Flat with uphill finish)
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Stage 3 – Aug 25: San Maurizio Canavese → Ceres, 135 km (Medium mountains)
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Stage 4 – Aug 26: Susa → Voiron (France), 207 km (Medium mountains)
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Stage 5 – Aug 27: Figueres → Figueres, 24 km (Team Time Trial)
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Stage 6 – Aug 28: Olot → Pal (Andorra), 170 km (Mountain)
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Stage 7 – Aug 29: Andorra la Vella → Cerler, 188 km (Mountain)
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Stage 8 – Aug 30: Monzón → Zaragoza, 163 km (Flat)
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Stage 9 – Aug 31: Alfaro → Valdezcaray, 195 km (Hilly, uphill finish)
Rest Day – Sep 1 (Pamplona)
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Stage 10 – Sep 2: Sendaviva → Larra-Belagua, 175 km (Flat with uphill finish)
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Stage 11 – Sep 3: Bilbao → Bilbao, 157 km (Medium mountains)
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Stage 12 – Sep 4: Laredo → Los Corrales de Buelna, 144 km (Medium mountains)
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Stage 13 – Sep 5: Cabezón de la Sal → Alto de l’Angliru, 202 km (Mountain)
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Stage 14 – Sep 6: Avilés → Alto de La Farrapona, 136 km (Mountain)
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Stage 15 – Sep 7: A Veiga/Vegadeo → Monforte de Lemos, 168 km (Medium mountains)
Rest Day – Sep 8 (Pontevedra)
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Stage 16 – Sep 9: Poio → Mos (Castro de Herville), 172 km (Medium mountains)
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Stage 17 – Sep 10: O Barco de Valdeorras → Alto de El Morredero, 143 km (Medium mountains)
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Stage 18 – Sep 11: Valladolid → Valladolid, 27 km (Individual Time Trial)
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Stage 19 – Sep 12: Rueda → Guijuelo, 160 km (Flat)
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Stage 20 – Sep 13: Robledo de Chavela → Bola del Mundo, 166 km (Mountain)
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Stage 21 – Sep 14: Alalpardo → Madrid, 112 km (Flat)
How to Watch the 2025 Vuelta a España
Cycling fans can follow every stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España live on major sports broadcasters and streaming platforms. Coverage will be available through Eurosport and GCN+ in Europe, while viewers in the United States can watch on Peacock and NBC Sports. International fans can also access live streams and highlights through official race partners and global broadcasters. Daily replays, stage summaries, and extended highlights will make it easy to stay up to date, whether you’re watching live or catching the action on demand.
