Absa Cape Epic announces 2027 route with historic high-altitude climb

The Absa Cape Epic has announced the route for its 23rd edition, scheduled to take place from March 21 to March 28, 2027, in South Africa's Western Cape region. The race will feature eight stages, including an initial prologue.

For the men's category, the route covers over 700 kilometers with approximately 17,000 meters of total elevation gain. The women's category will cover 576 kilometers with 13,900 meters of elevation gain. A major highlight of the 2027 edition is the inclusion of Waboomsberg, which will serve as the highest point in the history of the race at an altitude of 1,836 meters.

The competition will begin with a 27 km prologue at the Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West and conclude at Imbuko Wines in Wellington. The route will traverse various locations including Ceres, Tulbagh, and Wellington, utilizing new terrain to increase the challenge of the event.