The stage
Stage 9 of the 2024 La Vuelta Ciclista a España was a mountain stage that took place on .
The stage started in Motril and finished in Granada
, starting at with an expected finish at (average speed of 38 km/h).
The total distance of the stage was 178.1 km. The stage included 3 categorized climb(s) and 1 intermediate sprint(s), and had a total elevation gain of 4228 m, and a total descent of 3789 m.
Map and Profile
Points of interest
The stage included 3 categorized climb(s) and 1 intermediate sprint(s).
Puerto de El Purche
Puerto de El Purche is a KOM cat. 1 climb, which starts at 88 km (90.1 km to go) and ends at 96.9 km (81.2 km to go). It has total distance of 8.9 km, and an average gradient of 7.6%, going from 802 to 1478 meters of altitude.
Alto de Hazallanas
Alto de Hazallanas is a KOM cat. 1 climb, which starts at 117.1 km (61 km to go) and ends at 124.2 km (53.9 km to go). It has total distance of 7.1 km, and an average gradient of 9.5%, going from 986 to 1664 meters of altitude.
Güejar Sierra
Güejar Sierra is a Sprint at 146.5 km (31.6 km to go).
Alto de Hazallanas
Alto de Hazallanas is a KOM cat. 1 climb, which starts at 148.4 km (29.7 km to go) and ends at 155.4 km (22.6 km to go). It has total distance of 7.1 km, and an average gradient of 9.5%, going from 986 to 1664 meters of altitude.
Alto de Hazallanas
Alto de Hazallanas is a Bonus sprint at 155.4 km (22.6 km to go).
Final 3k
The final 3 km for this stage starts at 175.1 km, has an average gradient of -0.9%, reaching 679 m of altitude.