Vuelta Femenina 2024 Route stage 6: Tarazona - La Laguna Negra
Starting venue Tarazona is situated at an elevation o 524 metres and the riders traverse a false flat over the first 30 kilometres to reach a plateau at over 1,000 metres. They remain at that altitude for the rest of the day. The roads are mostly flat until the finale begins.
Following the intermediate sprint in Vinuesa, the road starts to incline slighly and 10 kilometres later the riders enter the finishing climb. The ascent to La Laguna Negra is 6.5 kilometres long and slopes at 6.8%. It comes down to the last 1.5 kilometres, as this section ascends at 9%. The final 500 metres even ramp up to 11.2%.
La Laguna Negra is located in the Picos de Urbión mountain range. It's possible to hike from the lake to the highest peak, Pico Urbión, at an elevation of 2,228 metres.
The first three riders on the line gain times bonuses of 10, 6 and 4 seconds, while the intermediate sprint comes with 6, 4 and 2 seconds.
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