Edition 72 of the Ruta del Sol starts on Wednesday 18 February and is set to finish on Sunday the 22th. The five-day stage race is held in Andalucia, hence its other name Vuelta a Andalucía. The Ruta del Sol typically takes in a mix of hilly and mountain stages alongside an occasional sprint finish and time trial.
Pavel Sivakov won last year’s edition ahead of Tom Pidcock and Clément Berthet.
Another interesting read: records & winners Vuelta a Andalucía.
Ruta del Sol 2026 stages:
| date | start – finish | km | type | results | winner | leader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18-2 | Benahavís – Pizarra | 163.9 | ||||
| 2 | 19-2 | Torrox – Otura | 138.8 | ||||
| 3 | 20-2 | Jaén – Lopera | 181.0 | ||||
| 4 | 21-2 | Montoro – Pozoblanco | 166.1 | ||||
| 5 | 22-2 | La Roda de Andalucía – Lucena | 167.6 |
Ruta del Sol 2026: social media
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