The Volta a Catalunya has confirmed the details of the 2026 edition, which will take place between March 23 and March 29. The fifth stage, scheduled for Friday, March 27, will start in la Seu d'Urgell (700 meters altitude) around 11:30 AM, from the Camí Ral de Cerdanya. The initial route will pass through Castellciutat, Montferrer, and Adrall before entering the Vall de la Vansa.

One of the highlights of this day will be the ascent to the Colldarnat pass (1,335 meters, 1st category), which has been dubbed the “Catalan Stelvio”. After passing through Sorribes de la Vansa and Tuixent, cyclists will tackle the Coll de Josa (1,515 meters, 2nd category) before entering the Berguedà region via Gósol and Saldes, at the foot of Pedraforca.

The stage, totaling 155.3 kilometers, will culminate with the most demanding climb: the ascent to the finish line at Coll de Pal (2,085 meters), classified as a special category climb. This stage, along with the sixth, is expected to be decisive for the general classification.

The sixth and penultimate stage will run entirely through Berguedà for the third consecutive year, starting from Berga. After passing through Puig-reig and Santa Maria de Merlès, participants will climb the tough Coll de Pradell (1,720 meters, special category) and the Collada de Sant Isidre (1,105 meters, 1st category).

The final finish line for this stage will be at the Queralt sanctuary (1,115 meters, 1st category), covering a total of 158 kilometers and an accumulated elevation gain of over 4,000 meters, cementing Berguedà's role as a key setting for the Volta.