Vuelta a España K/QOM Challenge














Vuelta a España K/QOM Challenge
The Opening Stages of La Vuelta in Barcelona and Andorra.
LIVE race-viewing of the opening stages in Barcelona and the Queen Mountain Stage in Andorra. Ride Girona and the epic climbs in the Andorran mountains made famous by som nay legendary Tour de France and Vuelta a España stages.
Live Race Viewing
Live Viewing of the Team Presentation
Stage 1: Barcelona to Barcelona TTT
VIP Viewing at the Finish of the Team Time Trial
Stage 2: Mataró to Barcelona
VIP Departure Village at the Stage Start
Stage 3: Súria to Andorra Arinsal
VIP Viewing at the Summit Finish
Stage 4: Andorra la Vella to Tarragona
VIP Departure Village at the Stage Start
Overview
Details
Next Departure
August 24th 2023
From
USD $4,995
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
Yes
Rental Bike
From USD $500
Ride Program
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Overview
Our Vuelta a España K/QOM Challenge provides a fantastic mix of LIVE race-viewing and challenging rides on the legendary routes and climbs of Catalonia and Andorra.
Witness the Team Presentation and the 4 Opening stages of La Vuelta including the Team Time Trial in Barcelona and the summit finish in Arinsal-Andorra. Challenge yourself on the region’s legendary climbs, from Els Angels in Girona to the classic climb to the Montserrat monastery just outside Barcelona.
From Barcelona you’ll head north to the Pyrenees mountains and the principality of Andorra where you’ll ride the final 35km of the Andorran Queen Stage of La Vuelta, over the Coll de Beixalis, the Coll d’Ordino and the final climb that leads to the summit finish in Arinsal-Andorra. Close out the trip with an epic ride over the Port de Cabus and the climb to Arcalis which has featured in so many epic Tour de France stages.
No-one does La Vuelta like Thomson!
Lawrence Pemble, USA — 2016
Richard Lowinger, USA — 2016
William Lloyd LaRone, Canada — 2017

Itinerary
Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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01 | Bienvenidos a Barcelona | Gran Hotel La Florida Barcelona | |||
02 | Girona & the Team Presentation | Gran Hotel La Florida Barcelona | |||
03 | LIVE Race-Viewing: The Opening Team Time Trial in Barcelona | Gran Hotel La Florida Barcelona | |||
04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village in Mataró | Hotel Montané Arinsal | |||
05 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Tribune at the Summit Finish in Arinsal-Andorra | Hotel Montané Arinsal | |||
06 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village in Andorra La Vella - OR - Classic Ride in Andorra | Hotel Montané Arinsal | |||
07 | Adios & hasta pronto! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Bienvenidos a Barcelona
Our trip to the Opening Stages of La Vuelta starts in Barcelona, where our staff will meet you at Barcelona International Airport. From the airport we have a short transfer to our hotel in the hills above Barcelona with fabulous views of the famous city. After checking into the hotel we’ll have our Orientation Meeting followed by lunch, then our mechanics will be on hand to help you get the bikes ready for the first ride.
Our warm-up ride takes us high into the hills above Barcelona where serene roads and the spectacular Catalan landscapes set the scene for the week to come!

Day 2
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Girona & the Team Presentation
This race viewing trip will go beyond the slogan “come to watch the pros”. We’ll take you to their backyards and daily rides, and no doubt, Girona is a mandatory experience for this purpose. Girona and the surrounding area first attracted the international cycling community to Spain, back in the days of Lance Armstrong. Climbs like Els Angels or the coastal road from Sant Feliu to Tossa de Mar were soon to become household names in the world of cycling, and today is your chance to ride these legendary cycling routes.

Day 3
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LIVE Race-Viewing: The Opening Team Time Trial in Barcelona
Montserrat, known as the Magic Mountain, is an incredibly unique mountain range halfway between Barcelona and the Pyrenees. A medieval monastery is situated high inside the walls of rock which form this magnificent sierra, visited by pilgrims and local cycling clubs throughout the year. On the ride today you’ll climb this Magic Mountain, past the famous monastery, before heading back to the Olympic village in Barcelona to witness the opening stage of the 2023 Vuelta.

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Map & Profile
Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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Els Angels from Girona |
4.4% | 2 | |||
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Coll de Obac from Castellbell |
4.7% | 2 | |||
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Montserrat from Monistrol |
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Climbs
Stage
Stage
Team Presentation
Stage 1
Barcelona > Barcelona

Stage 2
Mataró > Barcelona

Stage 3
Súria > Andorra Arinsal

Stage 4
Andorra la Vella > Tarragona

Stage 5
Morella > Burriana

Vuelta a España
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Dates & Prices
Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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2023 | |||||||
Aug 24 - Aug 30 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $4,995
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USD $900 |
USD $490 |
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What's Included
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La Vuelta a España LIVE Race Viewing
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Transportation
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Nutrition during the rides
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La Vuelta a España LIVE Race Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the rides
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
Pickup Location | Time |
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Barcelona El Prat Airport |
10:00am |
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Barcelona Airport Hotel |
10:00am |
Departure
Drop Off Location | Time |
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Barcelona El Prat Airport |
11:00am |
Rental Bikes


Vuelta a España K/QOM Challenge
A fantastic mix of LIVE race-viewing and challenging rides on the legendary routes in Barcelona, Girona and Andorra
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