To be precise, there are 244 metres of elevation gain on the way from Orihuela to Orihuela Costa. The course is ideal for a TTT, with barely any technical corners to disrupt the rhythm.
Last year, the Tour of Valencia also visited Orihuela. Back then, stage 3 finished with a bunch sprint, won by Jonathan Milan ahead of Arne Marit and Giovanni Lonardi.
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Tour of Valencia 2025 stage 1: route, profile, video
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