Flat stretch from the starting line to then enter a winding area with narrow roads. After a first run through Vilanova i la Geltrú, we will be following the coastline to the only mountain pass in this stage, the cat 1 “Alto del Rat Penat”, a Catalunyan bike touring sanctuary.

Once again a new mountain pass for La Vuelta a España, which, although short, has 20%-22% gradients. Located 30 kilometers from the finish line, it may go against the sprinters if they are not able to make up for the time lost on the climb.