Following the Aubisque, today's is the shortest linear stage of the 2016 Vuelta. 118.5 spectacular kilometres between Sabinanigo and the Aramon Formigal Ski Resort. It will be a very dangerous stage, with the mountain passes of Petralba and Cotefablo, third and second category climbs respectively, before the final climb of Los Sarrios, a first category climb. Attacks searching for the chance to break away will certainly begin quite early, and the nerves and exhaustion of the day before could take its toll on many of the riders. Presented by Gary Imlach with commentary by Ned Boulting and David Millar, and Daniel Friebe the roving reporter.

Following on from yesterday's rest day, a 177.5-kilometre stage with another high-altitude finish in the unprecedented Mas de la Costa, in Llucena. It is a short mountain pass, just 4km long, with an average inclination of 13 per cent but with peaks of up to 22 per cent. The battle among the top classified riders will commence from the beginning of the climb and could put an end to the hopes and dreams of some of the favourites. Presented by Gary Imlach with commentary by Ned Boulting and David Millar, and Daniel Friebe the roving reporter.