A much shorter stage through the remote western part of the mountains of Asturias. These climbs are less frequently used by the Vuelta, but coming directly after the Angliru, the cat.1 San Llaurienzu - well-known for being one of the region's toughest ascents - and the subsequent interminable uphill grind to Alto de la Farrapona could see another major GC sort-out.
Climbs
- L'Alto Tenebreo (cat. 3), km. 69.5
- Pertu de San Llaurienzu (cat. 1), km. 102.1
- La Farrapona (cat. 1), km 135.9
Sprints
- Entragu, km. 89.9 - time bonus
