La Vuelta Femenina, the women's Vuelta a España, to finish atop Lagos de Covadonga

The Lagos de Covadonga was last used in the 2021 Vuelta a España
The Lagos de Covadonga was last used in the 2021 Vuelta a España (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Organisers of the La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es have given the women's peloton a serious challenge for 2023, announcing a seven-stage, 730.3-kilometre long route that starts in Torrevieja and ends in Lagos de Covadonga, a proper high mountain grand finale.

This 16-kilometre brute of a climb averages 7.4% and is similar to Alpe d'Huez in length and difficulty. The Lagos de Covadonga has been used 22 times in the Vuelta a España, with climbers Primož Roglič, Thibaut Pinot, and Nairo Quintana the most recent stage winners at its summit.

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Laura Weislo
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Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura's specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis.