The 102nd edition of the Volta a Catalunya sets off on Monday 20 March from Sant Feliu de Guíxols to finish on Sunday the 26th on the renowned Montjuic city circuit in Barcelona. The route takes in a mix of summit finishes, hilly stages, and an occasional chance for the sprinters. After the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia, the Volta a Catalunya is the oldest race on the cycling calendar with the inaugural edition held in 1911. (Slideshow route/profile)
The 2023 edition of La Volta will see three summit finishes – in La Molina and Vallter, and on the brutal Mont Caro in Els Ports National Park: 8.4 kilometres at 9%.
Sergio Higuita is title holder. The Colombian won last year’s edition ahead of Richard Carapaz and João Almeida.
Another interesting read: records & winners Volta a Catalunya.
Volta a Catalunya 2023: stages
| date | start – finish | km | type | results | winner | leader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20-3 | Sant Feliu de Guíxols – Sant Feliu de Guíxols | hills | ||||
| 2 | 21-3 | Mataró – Vallter | mountains | ||||
| 3 | 22-3 | Olost – La Molina | mountains | ||||
| 4 | 23-3 | Llívia – Sabadell | hills | ||||
| 5 | 24-3 | Tortosa – Lo Port | mountains | ||||
| 6 | 25-3 | Martorell – Molins de Rei | hills | ||||
| 7 | 26-3 | Barcelona – Barcelona | hills |
Volta a Catalunya 2023: profile, social media
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