Italy will host the first three stages of the race, which starts on Aug. 23, before it returns to Spanish territory.

The Vuelta Ciclista España, one of the three cycling 'Grand Tours' in Europe alongside Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, has announced that, in the 2025 edition, it will depart, precisely, from Italy. La Vuelta 2024, in its 90th edition, will have its first three stages in the Piedmont (Piemonte).

For the first time, the Vuelta a Espana will commence in Italy during its 90th edition, set for August 23. Starting in Turin, the race spans multiple Italian regions before heading back to Spain, marking the sixth time the Vuelta begins outside its home nation.

The 2025 Vuelta a Espana will begin in the Italian city of Turin with Australian riders hoping to back up their successes in this year's Spanish grand tour.

The Vuelta a Espana will start in Italy for the first time next year, race organisers said on Monday ahead of the 90th edition. It will begin on Aug. 23 in the region of Piedmont, which hosted the first three stages of this year's Giro d'Italia plus a stage of this year's Tour de France,

Italy's Piedmont region will host the first three stages of next year's Vuelta a Espana to mark the race's 90th edition, organisers announced Monday. "Italy is a country that has undoubtedly marked the history of the Vuelta,