Vuelta a Espana - Live on TV Cycling

Spanning a demanding 215.2 kilometers, this marathon leg stands as the longest stage of the 2026 Vuelta, launching the peloton straight out of the Principality and deep into the rolling hills of Provence. Following the razor-sharp precision required in the opening time trial in Monaco, riders face an immediate physical shock with punishing distance and relentless undulations that will quickly test the legs. While GC contenders and sprint teams look to control the pace over the long distance, this terrain opens up a prime opportunity for a successful breakaway to launch before the race hits the brutal climbs of the Pyrenees the following day.