Vuelta a España KOM Challenge
Advance Reservations for 2021 now open!
The 2021 Vuelta a España route will be announced later in the year (no official announcement date has been confirmed yet).
Soon after the 2021 Vuelta route has been announced, we’ll publish details of our 2021 Vuelta KOM Challenge trip.
Whilst we await next year’s Vuelta route, we’ve left the details of our 2020 trip on the website – as an idea of what you can expect next year.
Vuelta a España KOM Challenge
From the famous slopes of the Tourmalet to the infamous slopes of the legendary Angliru, passing through La Rioja, Spain’s most famous wine region.
Climb the quintessential “puertos”, witness 6 key stages including the summit finishes on the Angliru and the Tourmalet. Ride the course, and meet the pros and celebrities in the most accessible of all the Grand Tours.
Live Race Viewing
Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col du Tourmalet
Stage 7: Vitoria-Gasteiz to Villanueva de Valdegovia
Private Hospitality Marquee on the Puerto de Orduña
Stage 8: Logroño to Alto de Moncalvillo
Private Hospitality Marquee on the Alto de Moncalvillo
Stage 9: Castrillo del Val to Aguilar de Campoo
Stage Start in Castrillo del Val
Stage 11: Villaviciosa to Alto de La Farrapona
Private Hospitality Marquee on the Alto La Farrapona
Stage 12: Pola de Laviana to Alto de l’Angliru
Private Hospitality Marquee on the Angliru
Overview
Details
Departure
October 24th 2020
Price
USD $4,895
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
Yes ?
Rental Bike
USD $500
Ride Program
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Overview
Our Vuelta a España KOM Challenge provides a fantastic mix of LIVE race-viewing and challenging rides on the legendary routes and climbs of northern Spain.
Witness 6 key stages including the summit finishes on the Tourmalet and the Angliru. Revel in 3 remarkable days in La Rioja, Spain’s most famous wine region, where we’ll witness 3 spectacular stages of La Vuelta and maybe indulge in a few glasses of the local drink.
William Lloyd LaRone, Canada — 2017
Lawrence Pemble, USA — 2016
Richard Lowinger, USA — 2016
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Bienvenidos a La Vuelta | Hotel Gallia & Londres | |||
| 02 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col du Tourmalet | Hotel Gallia & Londres | |||
| 03 | Climb Hautacam & Afternoon La Rioja Winery Visit | Hotel San Camilo | |||
| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Puerto de Orduña | Hotel San Camilo | |||
| 05 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Alto de Moncalvillo | Hotel San Camilo | |||
| 06 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Stage Start in Castrillo del Val | Hotel La Cepada | |||
| 07 | Lagos de Covadonga | Hotel La Cepada | |||
| 08 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Alto La Farrapona | Hotel Las Caldas Villa Termal | |||
| 09 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Angliru | Hotel Las Caldas Villa Termal | |||
| 10 | Adios & hasta pronto! |
Itinerary Detail
Day 1
Distance
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Bienvenidos a La Vuelta
Our trip to La Vuelta actually starts in France this year, where our staff will meet you at Toulouse Blagnac Airport. From the airport we have a short transfer to our hotel in Lourdes. 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 Lourdes and gives us our first taste of climbing with the 11km Col de la Croix Blanche. Serene roads and spectacular mountain landscapes set the scene for the week to come!
Day 2
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LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col du Tourmalet
No better way to start a KOM trip than by conquering the legendary Col du Tourmalet. The Vuelta makes a rare detour into France today with a massive stage over the Col d’Aubisque and a Summit Finish on top of the Col du Tourmalet and we’ll be there to witness the finish on the Tourmalet.
We’ll ride from the hotel and head south along the valley to Beaucens where the gradient starts to pick up as we ride through the Gave de Gavarnie river gorge, eventually arriving in Luz St Sauveur after 30km. The summit of the Tourmalet lies 20km up the road at an altiude of 2115m. Our Hospitality Marquee will be set up close to the summit where food, drinks, and satellite TV race coverage will keep you entertained as we wait for the peloton to approach.
For those who want some extra climbing, take the right turn in Luz St Sauveur and conquer the fantastic climb to Luz-Ardiden.
Day 3
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Climb Hautacam & Afternoon La Rioja Winery Visit
Today we leave France and head towards the Rioja region of Spain for the next stages of the Vuelta. But before doing so, we’ll get out for a short ride in the morning and conquer one of the most famous climbs in the Pyrenees, the climb to Hautacam. Scene of so many dramatic Tour de France stages: 2014 when Vincenzo Nibali won the Hautacam stage and went on to win the Tour, 2000 when Lance Armstrong blew apart the field to take the yellow jersey or 1996 when Bjarne Riis put an end to Miguel Indurain’s domination of the Tour.
After the ride and lunch in Lourdes we’ll transfer to La Rioja region in Spain which sets us up nicely for the next 3 stages of La Vuelta. And since we’re in La Rioja, we couldn’t visit Spain’s most famous wine region without organising a winery visit and wine tasting!
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Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Map & Profile
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Col de la Croix Blanche from Lavedan |
4.4% | 2 | ||
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Luz-Ardiden from Luz St Sauveur |
7.5% | HC | ||
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Col du Tourmalet from Luz St Sauveur |
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Hautacam from Ayros Arbouix |
7.9% | HC | ||
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Climbs
Stage 5
Huesca > Sabiñánigo
Stage 6
Biescas > Col du Tourmalet
Stage
Rest Day
Stage 7
Vitoria-Gasteiz > Villanueva de Valdegovia
Stage 8
Logroño > Alto de Moncalvillo
Stage 9
Castrillo del Val > Aguilar de Campoo
Stage 10
Castro Urdiales > Suances
Stage 11
Villaviciosa > Alto de La Farrapona
Stage 12
Pola de Laviana > Alto de l'Angliru
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Rest Day
Vuelta a España
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Climbs
Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2021 | |||||||
August 2021 |
Advance Reservations |
USD $100 |
TBD |
n/a |
Advance reservation | ||
| 2020 | |||||||
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Closed
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Oct 24 - Nov 2 |
Closed |
USD $4,895 |
USD $900 |
USD $980 |
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Trip Hotels
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Travel Details
Arrival
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Toulouse Blagnac Airport |
9:00am |
Departure
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Oviedo (Asturias) Airport |
8:00am |
Rental Bikes
Made by hand in Italy, the Basso Bikes Diamante is exactly what a fine, authentic, Italian road bike should be. The classic lines, flawless geometry and rounded tube shapes offer performance and ultimate versatility.
Frame
Basso Diamante
Groupset
Shimano Ultegra R8070 Di2 (Electronic Shifting)
Weight
8kg (size 53)
Wheels
Microtech MR38 Disc Carbon Clincher
Chainrings
50x34
Cassette
11-32
Sizes
45, 48, 51, 53, 56, 58, 61
Price
USD $500
Vuelta a España KOM Challenge
A fantastic mix of LIVE race-viewing and challenging rides on the legendary routes and climbs of northern Spain
