2.UWT
Stage 12 · MOUNTAIN
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Stage 12
Vera–Calar Alto → Calar Alto
Stage 12 is 166km mountain from Vera-Calar Alto to Calar Alto — a summit finish on the iconic Sierra de los Filabres observatory mountain in Almería. The Calar Alto road is regarded as one of Spain's most beautiful climbs; HC-category effort at the closing kilometres.
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§ 01 — The Course
What the stage looks like
Stage 12 is 166km mountain from Vera-Calar Alto to Calar Alto — a summit finish on the iconic Sierra de los Filabres observatory mountain in Almería. The Calar Alto road is regarded as one of Spain's most beautiful climbs; HC-category effort at the closing kilometres.
§ 02 — Key Climbs
Where the stage is decided
3
Puerto Los Barrancos
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Alto Cóbdar
—
Collado Garcia
1
Alto de Velefique
—
Calar Alto
§ 03 — Storylines
What to follow
- Calar Alto observatory: ski station finish on the Sierra de los Filabres.
- Iconic Andalusian climb: panoramic sea-and-desert views.
- GC summit selection: third summit finish of the race after Aitana and Andorra.
§ 04 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
Watch the closing 8-10km to Calar Alto — solo attacks from far out typical on this sustained gradient.