Vuelta a España 2026 to feature Grand Départ in Monaco

The 2026 Vuelta a España is scheduled to take place from August 22 to September 13, featuring a Grand Départ in Monaco. The race will begin with an individual time trial in Monaco on August 22, covering iconic landmarks such as the Place du Casino and the Fairmont Monte-Carlo hairpin bend, before the peloton heads toward Manosque, France, on August 23.

Key riders and teams identified for the event include Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose for Lidl-Trek, Oscar Onley for INEOS, and Felix Gall for Decathlon CMA CGM Team. Other notable participants include Tadej Pogacar, Wout Van Aert, and João Almeida. The race route is expected to be mountain-heavy, traversing the eastern and southern regions of Spain.