The route for the 2026 Itzulia Basque Country was unveiled on Wednesday, February 11, with the challenging week-long stage race following a similar formula to years gone by.
The six-day race, which runs from April 6-11, will open with a short time trial as it has in 2024 and 2025, with Bilbao hosting the 13.9km opener. In a region known for its hills, the climbing starts right away in the time trial and doesn't stop, with 29 major climbs and 16,264 metres of elevation filling the route between Bilbao and Bergara.
