La Vuelta 2022 – How to watch Stage 8 on Saturday, TV and live stream details, timings and route map

A big weekend in the mountains lies ahead as the peloton as La Vuelta heads to Collau Fancuaya for the second summit finish of the race. After Jesus Herrada (Cofidis) came out on top in a tense sprint finish between the breakaway riders on Friday, race leader Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) is set to face a much tougher day in the saddle. Ad He carries a 21-second lead over Rudy Molard (Groupama-FDJ), with Enric Mas (Movistar) a further three seconds behind.

Vuelta a EspañaOpinion: The real test of Evenepoel’s red jersey credentials start this weekend14 HOURS AGO Primoz Roglic (Jumbo Visma) has a deficit of 1’01” to find on Evenepoel with a trio of Inoes Grenadiers riders ,including Tao Geoghegan Hart, within 1’34”. Stage 8 features six climbs with a big category one ramp at the end, where there are steep sections of 17% towards the top. It’s a real leg breaker and the first of two brutal days in the Asturias mountains where the true general classification contenders will come out to play.

Keen to find out a little bit about each of the 21 stages, including the route profiles? Why, step right over here. Desperate to know the key dates and stages in the battle for the red jersey — i.e. where La Vuelta 2022 will be won and lost? We've got you covered here.

Only interested in the big names descending on Spain? Here's our rundown of the GC contenders. Or are you simply hoping to see a full startlist, complete with a blurb on each team? Don't fret, here's our bumper team guide. How can I watch La Vuelta on TV and livestream? Each and every stage will be broadcast on Eurosport and GCN+, bookended by The Breakaway, presented by Orla Chennaoui.