LIVE: Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 6: Who will conquer the gravel wall to Castelló?

Vuelta a España - Stage 6

Stage 6 of the 2026 Vuelta a España runs 177.4km from Alcossebre to Castellón de la Plana on Thursday, with the day's headline talking point being 3.5km of unpaved road on the final climb. The hilly finale after the flat opening kilometres favours the puncheurs and breakaway riders willing to take a risk on the dirt. Follow our live report for live timing and chat with other fans, with the stage starting at 12:11 CEST and the finish expected around 17:00 CEST.

August 24 2026 - 12:50 PM

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