Fresh off the back of the Spring Classics, La Vuelta Femenina returns for its third edition from May 4-10.
Starting in Barcelona, the route cuts across northern Spain, winding through the rugged Asturian mountains before the overall winner is crowned atop Cotobello.
Fans can look forward to a blend of terrain and strategy across this eagerly awaited race. This season has shown that Dutch superstar Demi Vollering is the rider to beat and is looking to stamp her authority at La Vuelta.
The race starts with a time trial on the busy roads of Barcelona. From there, the riders will grind their way through varied terrain, culminating in a brutal final climb to Cotobello in the Asturias. And for those who thrive in the mountains, the ascent to Lagunas de Neila offers another golden opportunity to make a difference.
Having evolved from its early days as the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta, the race has firmly planted its flag among the premier events on the Women's WorldTour calendar. It's a far cry from its humble 2015 beginnings as a one-day event, when American Shelley Olds claimed the maiden crown.
Here's how to watch all the action from the La Vuelta Femenina 2025 cycling.
How to watch La Vuelta Femenina 2025 cycling: Channel, live stream
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Flobikes
The La Vuelta Femenina will not air on traditional television. Streaming options are available on Flobikes for viewers in Canada.
La Vuelta Femenina 2025 start time
| Stage | Start/Finish | Start Time |
| Stage 1 (May 4) | Barcelona (TT), 8.1km (5.03 miles) | 8:20 a.m. ET |
| Stage 2 (May 5) | Molins de Rei - Sant Boi de Llobregat, 99km (61.5 miles) | 11:35 a.m. ET |
| Stage 3 (May 6) | Barbastro - Huesca, 132.4km (82.27 miles) | 11:35 a.m. ET |
| Stage 4 (May 7) | Pedrola - Borja 111.6km (69.34 miles) | 11:35 a.m. ET |
| Stage 5 (May 8) | Golmayo - Lagunas de Neila 120.4km (74.81 miles) | 11:35 a.m. ET |
| Stage 6 (May 9) | Becerril de Campos - Baltanás, 126.7km (78.72 miles) | 8:50 a.m. ET |
| Stage 7 (May 10) | La Robla - Alto de Cotobello, 152.6km (94.82 miles) | 8:50 a.m. ET |
La Vuelta Femenina 2025 route
- Total distance: 749 kilometres
- Total number of stages: 7
- Hilly stages: 2
- Mountain stages: 2
- Flat stages: 2
- Team time trials: 1
The 2025 edition is set to offer an exhilarating ride over the seven stages, beginning on the sunny Mediterranean shores of Barcelona before the peloton's dramatic 748-km route across Spain ends with a summit showdown in the breathtaking climbs of Asturias.
The week-long battle for the red jersey will include three demanding mountain stages in addition to three rolling stages that will be tough.
La Vuelta Femenina 2025 weather forecast
La Vuelta Femenina rolls through Spain in early May. While riders can usually expect mild, comfortable spring weather, the conditions can shift, especially in the mountains, where cooler temperatures and the chance of rain may add an extra challenge to the race.
La Vuelta Femenina winners
Winners of the past five La Vuelta Femenina races are:
| Year | Rider (Country) | Team |
| 2024 | Demi Vollering (Netherland) | SD Worx-Protime |
| 2023 | Annemiek van Vleuten (Netherland) | Movistar |
| 2022 | Annemiek van Vleuten (Netherland) | Movistar |
| 2021 | Anna van der Breggen (Netherlands) | Movistar |
| 2020 | Lisa Brennauer (Germany) | Ceratizit-WNT |
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