The final day before the second rest day, ending in Córdoba. For close to three centuries Córdoba was the capital of Al-Andalus and among the largest cities in the world, and the Mezquita still stands at its heart. The route crosses the Sierra Morena for a little over 2,300 metres of climbing, with the decisive terrain held back until late, a 6 km climb at around 5% cresting inside the last 40 km before the descent into the city. That shape favours an attacker over a sprinter, and with a rest day immediately after, riders out of contention have every reason to commit.