The riders will end this mountainous stage with a finish at the top of Colláu Fancuaya, classified in the first category, on Saturday.
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The peloton regains height. At more than 3,000 meters above sea level, the 8th stage of the Tour of Spain 2022 extends over 153.4 km and will start from Pola de Laviana to end at the top of Colláu Fancuaya, Saturday August 27.
The day after a fairly rolling mid-mountain stage at the end of which Jesus Herrada won at the finishthe explanation between the favorites should resume, while the red jersey Remco Evenepoel had left defending champion Primoz Roglic in place in the mists of the 6th stage.
The riders will first have to pass two second category passes and three third category passes before the intermediate sprint, 24 km from the finish. The favorites will have to save enough to hope to do well in the final ascent of the Colláu Fancuaya, a novelty of this Tour. With its arrival at the top and its constant ramps (10 km and 8.5% average), it promises to be fatal to many runners.