LIVE: Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 9: A tough mountain test before the rest day, with Pogacar’s absence leaving a power vacuum

Vuelta a España - Stage 9

Stage 9 of the 2026 Vuelta a España runs 187.4km from La Vila Joiosa to the Alto de Aitana on Sunday, with 4,952 metres of climbing making it the toughest day of the race so far. The finish comes at the top of the Alto de Aitana, 21.9km at 5.8 per cent, the longest climb of this Vuelta and the highest point the race has reached to this stage. Follow our live report for live timing and chat with other cycling fans.

August 28 2026 - 12:57 PM

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