The capital of the Principality will host a short but explosive stage, with a cumulative elevation gain of 3,000 meters. Three first-category climbs and one third-category climb will test the cyclists' strength in the first key mountain challenge of the edition.
The ascent to Port D'Envalira, with 23.3 km and a maximum altitude of 2,419 meters, will be the first major challenge. Subsequently, the cycling caravan will tackle the Collada de Beixalís (6.5 km at an 8.5% average gradient), the Col D'Ordino (9.9 km at 7%), and finally the Alto de la Comella (3rd category, 4 km at 6%). From this last summit to the finish line, there will be 5 km remaining.
The intermediate sprint will be located at kilometer 68.4, after the descent from Beixalís and before starting the ascent to Ordino. An intense day is expected, ideal for the general classification contenders to test their strength and begin to define their top 10 aspirations.
Following the cancellation of the third stage due to hailstorms, leader Tadej Pogacar maintains the red jersey with an advantage over Wout van Aert and Matthew Brennan.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar holds the red leader's jersey with a 9-second advantage over Belgian Wout van Aert and 10 seconds over British rider Matthew Brennan, following the cancellation of the third stage due to hailstorms in Font Romeu.
Stage details include a 104.8 km route between Andorra La Vella, with a start at 2:40 PM and an estimated finish at 5:30 PM. The included climbs are Port D'Envalira (1st), Collada de Beixalís (1st), Col D'Ordino (1st), and Alto de La Comella (3rd).
