Volta ao Algarve 2026

Juan Ayuso won the 52nd edition of the Volta ao Algarve and was joined on the podium by Paul Seixas and João Almeida. The Spaniard underlined his overall victory with a stage win on the final day, while Paul Magnier claimed two stages. The 2026 Volta ao Algarve started on Wednesday 18 February and finished on Sunday 22 February.

Top 5 Volta ao Algarve 2026
1. Juan Ayuso
2. Paul Seixas + 0:14
3. João Almeida + 0:59
4. Oscar Onley + 1:22
5. Kévin Vauquelin + 1:40
Discover the full route and the start list of the 2026 Volta ao Algarve.

Please navigate the links in the table below for race results/reports and detailed information on the individual stages.

Volta ao Algarve 2026 stages:

Volta ao Algarve 2026: route & profiles

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GC winner Ayuso triumphs atop Alto do Malhão

With a strong finish atop the Alto do Malhão, Juan Ayuso claims the stage and adds extra shine to his overall victory. He outsprints Oscar Onley, while Paul Seixas comes home in third.

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Sprint triumph Magnier, Ayuso still leads

Paul Magnier outsprints Jordi Meeus and Oded Kogut in Lagos to take to his second victory in four days. The overall standings remain unchanged, with Juan Ayuso holding a 7-second lead over Paul Seixas.

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Ganna takes ITT, Ayuso cements lead

Filippo Ganna wins the time trial at the Volta ao Algarve ahead of Juan Ayuso and Jakob Söderqvist. Ayuso extends his lead over Paul Seixas by 7 seconds, consolidating his hold on the overall classification.

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Seixas triumphs at Alto da Fóia, Ayuso leader

On the Alto da Fóia, the general classification contenders in the Volta ao Algarve serve up a gripping finale. The still only 19-year-old French prodigy Paul Seixas edges out Juan Ayuso on the line, while João Almeida crosses in third. Thanks to the bonus seconds picked up along the way, Ayuso moves into the overall lead.

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