Spain • Stage Race
Under the amber glow of the Mediterranean sun, this early-season gauntlet forces the world’s elite to trade winter training for the brutal gradients of the Spanish interior. It is a race of awakening, where the silence of the pre-season is shattered by the desperate gasps of climbers on the Xorret de Catí and the tactical chess played along the windswept Valencian coastline.
Total Editions
1
Latest Winner
TBD
First Edition
2026
Total Distance
482 km
A dynamic four-stage race characterized by unpredictable Mediterranean crosswinds and the lung-searing climbs of the Alicante and Castellón mountains. It serves as the peloton's first major litmus test, blending technical coastal sprints with high-altitude showdowns in the rugged Spanish backcountry.
Browse all historical editions and their results
| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD |
The race is founded as a 2.2 UCI event, with Danish star Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig claiming the first ever overall victory.
Anna van der Breggen delivers a masterclass, signaling the race's growing prestige among the peloton's legends.
The event is promoted to the UCI ProSeries category, reflecting its importance as a key preparation race for the Classics.
Demi Vollering solidifies her dominance on Valencian soil, proving the race as the premier spring testing ground for the world's best.