Volta ao Algarve 2024 route
The 2024 Volta ao Algarve is held from February 14-18 across 752km and includes five stages that boast something for every type of rider: climbers, time triallists and sprinters, making it a popular early-season race.
The race concludes with a mountaintop finish on the steep slopes of the Alto do Malhão, where the overall champion will be crowned.
Stage 1: Portimão to Lagos, 200.8 km
Stage 2: Lagoa to Alto da Fóia, 171.9 km
Stage 3: Vila Real de Santo António to Tavira, 192.3 km
Stage 4: Albufeira to Albufeira, 22 km (ITT)
Stage 5: Faro to Alto do Malhão, 165.8 km
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