Vuelta a España 2013 stage 12 is a plain stage from Maella to Tarragona. The length of the course is 164.2 km. Despite there is a 3rd category climb in the middle of the route, the stage is suitable the pure sprinters, because there is a lot of flat course after that climb. The general classification contenders will want to save their energy just two days before reaching the Pyrenees.
Vuelta a España 2013 stage 11 is an individual time trial stage in Tarazona. The 38.8 km course contains a 3rd category climb. After the rest day, it will be a real test for the GC contenders.
Vuelta a España 2013 stage 10 is a mountain stage with summit finish, from Torredelcampo to Güéjar Sierra/Alto Hazallanas. The length of the course is 186.8 km.
The peloton will face the unprecedented Alto Hazallanas climb immediately after having endured the Monachil climb, making this stage highly complicated for all concerned. The difficulty faced in the final part of this stage will make it one of the Vuelta’s truly determining days.
Vuelta a España 2013 Stage 9 is a mountain stage with summit finish, between Antequera and Valdepeñas de Jaén. The length of the course is 163.7 km.
Valdepeñas de Jaén has one of the toughest ramps in the world of cycling. The gradient hits up to 30%, more than enough to ensure an epic day of racing for the aficionados. The stage will be tough and, after the previous day’s efforts, there could well be some differences at the finish line. A bad day at Valdepeñas de Jaén can affect the remainder of the race. Leaders will pay particular attention to the final movements in order to fight for the prestige of winning a stage.
Vuelta a España 2013 stage 8 is a mountain stage with summit finish, between Jerez de la Frontera and Estepona (Alto Peñas Blancas). The length of the course is 166.6 km.
Vuelta a España 2013 stage 7 is a flat stage between Almendralejo and Mairena del Aljarafe. The length of the course is 195.5 km.
Vuelta a España 2013 Stage 6 is a plain stage between Guijuelo and Cáceres. The length of the course is 175 km.
This stage will most likely be a very fast one. The departure from Guijuelo and the route to Cáceres will invite the peloton to reach very high speeds and the sprinter teams will do their best to prevent any breakaways.
Vuelta a España 2013 stage 5 is between Sober and Lago de Sanabria (Sanabria Lake). The length of the mountainous course is 174.3 km.
Vuelta a España 2013 Stage 4 is between Lalín / a Estrada and Fisterra. The length of the course is 189 km. The stage is listed as Mountains with Summit Finish, but not so mountainous in fact. It ends with a short but steep uphill, like stage three, so it’s suitable to the puncheurs.
The fourth stage of the Vuelta will also feature a route commonly referred to as a “leg breaker”. The final part of the stage will again spike up although it won’t be challenging enough to result in significant changes in the classification. In theory, all leaders should be able to complete this stage without too much trouble. The stage will consist of 186 kilometers and will end at the finish line located in Fisterra “el Fin del Mundo” (The end of the Earth).
The peloton also climb the “Mirador de Ezaro” along the way.
Vuelta a España 2013 stage 3 is a flat stage between Vigo and Mirador de Lobeira. The length of the course is 184.8 km. The stage is listed as plain, but it ends with a short but steep uphill, so it’s suitable for the puncheurs.