Andorra 21 Jun 2026 Class 1.1 – 1 day – Class 1
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The Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica is one of the newest and most exciting additions to the professional road cycling calendar. Classified as a 1.1 category one-day race on the UCI Europe Tour, it has quickly carved out a reputation as a brutal, high-altitude playground for the world’s best climbers.
Here is the history of this young but prestigious race:
The Origins (2024–2025)
For years, Andorra was known primarily as a premier training hub and residence for over 100 World Tour professional cyclists due to its high altitude, calm roads, and steep climbs. However, the nation had never hosted its own standalone professional race until Spanish World Tour rider Carlos Verona (who has lived in Andorra for a decade) stepped up as the primary promoter and ambassador.
With technical support from the organizers of the Route d’Occitanie, Verona’s vision materialized in late 2024. The inaugural race was officially placed on the UCI calendar for June 2025, strategically positioned right before the National Championships and the Tour de France.
The Inaugural Edition (2025)
The first-ever edition of the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica took place on June 22, 2025. It featured a punishing mountainous route that tested the peloton right out of the gate.
- The Winner: Danish rider Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) took the historic victory, beating out Spanish climbers Cristián Rodríguez and Enric Mas in a small-group sprint after a grueling day in the Pyrenees.
The 2026 Edition
The second edition of the race is held on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
- The Route: Starting in Andorra-la-Vella and finishing atop the Coll de la Botella, the 125.2 km course is a pure climber’s nightmare. It forces the peloton over massive ascents including the Port d’Envalira (peaking at 2,400 meters of altitude), the Coll d’Ordino, Les Pardines (which includes a tricky 3.8-kilometer gravel sector), and the final deciding ramps of the Coll de la Botella.
- The Purpose: The race continues to serve its dual purpose perfectly—allowing top-tier Tour de France contenders to test their climbing legs at high altitude while technically racing right outside their front doors.
