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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3 July 2026
The grand departure of the 26th Vuelta is being promoted at the Tour de France
The Tour de France will set off from Barcelona on 4 July. Its famous caravan will include three vehicles bearing the Principality’s colours.
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1 July 2026
Three vehicles in the colours of Monaco on the Tour de France publicity caravan
A few days before the start of the Tour de France in Barcelona, the three vehicles travelled through the streets of the Principality. They will then take part in the Tour de France to promote the Grand Départ of La Vuelta. The vehicles also bear the messages of the Prince Albert II Foundation and the Princess Charlene Foundation to underline Monaco’s commitment to ocean conservation.
NEWS
28 May 2026
"We're going to reach impressive speeds"
A well-known figure in motorsport in the Principality, Christian Tornatore is the General Commissioner of La Vuelta 2026 in Monaco. We met with him.
NEWS
27 May 2026
"Clearly, it's a must-see!"
An evening event was held at Amazónico Monte-Carlo to mark the start of the 100-day countdown to the start of La Vuelta in the Principality. It was an opportunity to meet Stéphane Valeri, CEO of the Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), partner of the event.
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Follow La Vuelta 26
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The monegasque 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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