The upcoming 2025 Vuelta a Espana cycling race will feature brutal climbs at Angliru, Bola del Mundo, and a third-week individual time trial, according to the recently unveiled stage details.
The 2025 Vuelta a España: A Grand Tour of Challenges and Iconic Climbs
The 2025 edition of the Vuelta a España promises to be an exciting and gruelling race, with a route that takes the peloton through four countries and features some of the most legendary climbs in Spanish cycling.
Kicking off in Italy for the first time, the race will visit Spain, Andorra, and Portugal, making it a record-equalling four-country tour. The route includes a total of ten summit finishes, ensuring multiple opportunities for climbers and general classification hopefuls to test themselves on Spain’s toughest terrain.
One of the most feared climbs on the route is the Alto del Angliru, a brutal ascent with gradients reaching up to 23.6% over 12.5 km. Known for the steep "Cueña les Cabres" section, it is infamous for testing even the strongest climbers and has been the scene of dramatic Vuelta moments. The emotional and climbing highpoint of the race will come on stage 13 with the summit finish of the Angliru.
Another iconic climb is Lagos de Covadonga, located in the Picos de Europa National Park. This scenic and tough climb has been a Vuelta staple since 1983 and is renowned for its atmospheric and emotional summit finish.
The route also includes the Bola del Mundo, which will serve as the Stage 20 summit finish, just 24 hours before the finish in Madrid. This climb offers a crucial late-race opportunity for general classification contenders to make decisive moves.
The highest summit finish in Vuelta history, Hoya de la Mora, will also feature on the route. Located at 2,511 meters, it is notable for its punishing altitude and steep final ramps, requiring endurance and altitude resilience.
Other notable climbs on the route include Cerler (Huesca La Magia), Port del Cantó, Puerto de la Creu de Perves, and Coll de l'Espina, which contribute to the difficulty of the mountainous stages, especially Stage 7, which features over 4,400 meters of elevation gain.
The 2025 Vuelta a España will also include a team time trial midway through the first week and a long, late individual time trial. The race's emotional and climbing highpoint will come on stage 13 with the summit finish of the Angliru. The race concludes with a flat stage from Alalpardo to Madrid, covering 111.6km.
The 2025 Vuelta a España is shaping up to be a challenging and exciting race, with multiple opportunities for climbers and general classification hopefuls to test themselves on some of the most iconic and challenging climbs in Spanish cycling.
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