O Gran Camiño 2026
14.04-18.04
The O Gran Camiño takes place from 14 to 18 April 2026. The five stage race sends the peloton across 672 kilometres of rugged Galician terrain, from the iconic Torre de Hércules to the summit finish at Monte Trega. The 2025 edition was won by Derek Gee, who is not there to defend his title which means we will get a new winner.
How to watch?
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Route
The O Gran Camiño opens with a short individual time trial in A Coruña, offering an early test for the general classification. Rolling terrain defines stage two, while stage three adds more climbing but leaves room for aggressive racing. The decisive action comes in stage four with a demanding summit finish. The race concludes on Monte Trega, where steep gradients and rough surfaces create a selective finale suited to explosive climbers.
Favourites
Several strong names stand out for the 2026 edition of O Gran Camiño, even if some WorldTeams arrive with a younger setup. Adam Yates looks like the main reference for the general classification at UAE Team Emirates-XRG, with Kevin Vermaerke in support. At Team Visma | Lease a Bike, much of the attention goes to Jørgen Nordhagen, who gets the chance to ride for himself.
Behind them, there are several riders who could move into contention. Alessandro Pinarello and George Bennett bring both form and experience, while Movistar Team lines up with Davide Formolo and Ivan Romeo. In the mountains, riders such as Abel Balderstone, Jesús Herrada and Iván Sosa could also play a role if the race opens up.
Check out the full start list via this link.
