La Calahorra → Collado del Alguacil

The last mountain stage circles the Sierra Nevada, descending from the high plateau to Granada's doorstep before three first category climbs in the second half, the Puerto de El Purche climbed twice before the Puerto de El Duque. The finish at the Collado del Alguacil is rated Especial, 8 kilometres at close to 10 percent, coming last when the race is at its most tired.