2.UWT
Stage 13 · HILLY
Friday, September 4, 2026
Stage 13
Almuñécar–Loja → Loja
Stage 13 is 193km hilly from Almuñécar-Loja on the Andalusian coast to Loja in the interior. Multiple Cat-3 climbs over the closing 80km; not GC-decisive but selective enough for a reduced sprint or breakaway. Bridge stage to Stage 14 Sierra de la Pandera HC.
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§ 01 — The Course
What the stage looks like
Stage 13 is 193km hilly from Almuñécar-Loja on the Andalusian coast to Loja in the interior. Multiple Cat-3 climbs over the closing 80km; not GC-decisive but selective enough for a reduced sprint or breakaway. Bridge stage to Stage 14 Sierra de la Pandera HC.
§ 02 — Key Climbs
Where the stage is decided
1
Puerto Los Guájares
2
Puerto de Granada
§ 03 — Storylines
What to follow
- Andalusian transitional: coast → interior across rolling olive country.
- Pre-queen-stage: GC teams sit back, breakaway has chance.
- Hilly enough to drop pure sprinters: reduced bunch finish or solo attack.
§ 04 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
Watch the closing hills — late attacks 15-20km from line typical.