The stage
Stage 3 of the 2024 La Vuelta Ciclista a España is a hilly stage that will take place on .The stage starts in Lousã and finishes in Castelo Branco. Start time is 11:04 with an expected finish at 15:30 (average speed of 43 km/h).
The total distance of the stage is 191.2 km. The stage includes 2 categorized climbs and 1 intermediate sprint. The stage has a total elevation gain of 2380.9 m with the highest altitude of the stage being XX m. The total descent of the stage is -2212.8 m.
Points of interest
The stage includes 2 categorized climbs and 1 intermediate sprint.
Alto de Teixeira
Alto de Teixeira is a KOM cat. 2 climb, which starts at 66.4 km (124.7 km to go) and ends at 83.9 km (107.3 km to go). It has total distance of 17.5 km, and an average gradient of 3.2%, going from 306 to 860 meters of altitude.
Fundão
Fundão is a Sprint at 139.8 km (51.4 km to go).
Fundão
Fundão is a Bonus sprint at 139.8 km (51.4 km to go).
Alto de Alpedrinha
Alto de Alpedrinha is a KOM cat. 4 climb, which starts at 142.1 km (49 km to go) and ends at 148.5 km (42.7 km to go). It has total distance of 6.4 km, and an average gradient of 3.4%, going from 521 to 738 meters of altitude.
Final 3k
The final 3 km for this stage starts at 188.2 km, has an average gradient of 1.6%, and reaching 394 m of altitude.