Experience the grand departure of La Vuelta in Monaco!
First stage of La Vuelta a España on 22 August 2026 in the Principality
Monaco is preparing to write a new page in its intense and brilliant sporting history.
H.E. Mr Christophe MIRMAND, Minister of State
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23 August 2026
¡Buen viaje! *
The 184 riders of the Vuelta a España left Monaco today, bringing a historic weekend for cycling in the Principality to a close.
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22 August 2026
Pogačar wins the opening stage
The five-time Tour de France champion has won the first stage of La Vuelta 2026, a 9.4 km time trial through the streets of Monaco.
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21 August 2026
Final preparations under way
The finish arch, the giant screen, checks on the timing system and TV equipment… set-up continued this Friday on the eve of the first stage.
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21 August 2026
Here we go!
Last night, the presentation of the teams set to compete in La Vuelta 2026 kicked off the Grand Départ celebrations in Monaco.
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Follow La Vuelta 26
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The routes
La Vuelta 26 first stage will be a individual time trial on Saturday, 22 August. Then, the second stage of the race will occur on Sunday, 23 August. Let's discover the routes!
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Monaco, a land of sports
Designated World Capital of Sport for 2025, the Principality began its long love affair with sport at the end of the 19th century, driven by its Sovereign Princes.
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