Tour of the Basque Country 2026
Edition 65 of the Tour of the Basque Country - or, Itzulia Basque Country - leaves on Monday 6 April to finish on Saturday the 11th. The contest in northern Spain is a feast for climbers and puncheurs, as the Basque Country is famous for its steep hills and mountains. The race to the Sanctuary of Arrate used to be a staple, but in 2023 and 2024 it was not included
João Almeida won last year's edition ahead of Enric Mas and Maximilian Schachmann.
Another interesting read: records & winners Itzulia Basque Country.
Tour of the Basque Country 2026 stages:
| date | start - finish | km | type | results | winner | leader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6-4 | Bilbao - Bilbao | 13.9 | ITT | |||
| 2 | 7-4 | Pamplona - Cuevas de Mendukilo | 164.1 | mountains | |||
| 3 | 8-4 | Basauri - Basauri | 152.8 | hills | |||
| 4 | 9-4 | Galdakao - Galdakao | 167.2 | hills | |||
| 5 | 10-4 | Eibar - Eibar | 176.2 | mountains | |||
| 6 | 11-4 | Goizper-Antzuola - Bergara | 135.4 | mountains |
Tour of the Basque Country 2026: route & profiles
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Winners and records
The Tour of the Basque Country is a stage race dating back to 1924, therefore it is one of the oldest stage races on the calendar. The route is marked by many sharp climbs so it’s a treat to the mountain goats in the peloton. Cyclingstage.com brings you recent winners and records.
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