The mountain resort of Espot, located at the gateway to the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, will once again host a stage finish almost thirty years after its last appearance. The finish line will be at an altitude of 1,530 meters, with a 9.8-kilometer climb featuring gradients of up to 10% in its final section.
La Molina, a regular venue for the race, will host another high-altitude finish. The resort, situated in the municipality of Alp, has seen victories from cyclists such as Joaquim Rodríguez, Juan Ayuso, Primož Roglič, Remco Evenepoel, and Miguel Ángel López. The climb to La Molina is 10.8 kilometers long, with an average gradient of 4.5% and ramps reaching 14% at the start.
The Women's Tour of Catalonia, in its fourth edition from June 18 to 20, 2027, will feature the debut ascent of Vallter. This special category climb culminates at 2,135 meters above sea level from Setcases, covering over 11 kilometers with an average gradient of 7.6%. Vallter has previously been a stage-winning location for male cyclists like Tadej Pogacar and Adam Yates.
Carles Ruiz, president of Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC), highlighted the collaboration in linking the resorts with the cycling competition, offering high-mountain stages in unique scenic environments. Rubèn Peris, General Director of the Tour, emphasized FGC's support in providing spectacular racing at ski resorts, noting the return to Espot and the debut of Vallter in the women's race.
