The Volta a Catalunya shortens the sixth stage after the activation due to wind risk in Catalunya (VENTCAT)

March 28 ^th 2025 - 19:46 [GMT + 1]

Following the recommendations from the Servei Català de Trànsit and the relevant authorities, the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya has been forced to shorten the 6th stage from Berga to Queralt due to the activation of the VENTCAT emergency procedure plan, which has entered the Alert phase as a result of high wind risk in Catalonia.

As a result, this 6th stage will be shortened in distance, and it will not be possible to climb the Coll del Pradell because its summit is at an altitude of 1,700 meters, where the hazards are more severe.

Thus, the stage will have a total length of 118.6 km. The Coll de la Batallola (3rd category), Collada de Sant Isidre (1st category), and the final climb to Queralt (1st category) will remain on the route, while the ascent of Coll del Pradell has been removed.

All facilities in the arrival area will be reduced to a minimum to ensure that no structures are affected by the high winds, which could pose a danger to anyone.

With this modification, the schedule has been slightly adjusted, and the stage start will be delayed to 13:55. The team presentation will take place from 12:45 to 13:45.