Andorra MoraBanc Classica 2026: high-altitude Pyrenean climbing in the principality
Andorra MoraBanc Classica 2026 runs through the Pyrenean principality with multiple categorized climbs and minimal flat roads. Mattias Skjelmose defends after winning the 2025 edition.
The Andorra MoraBanc Classica is pure climbing from start to finish. The principality's geography means there is no flat road to hide on, and multiple categorized climbs fragment the field well before the finale. The winner usually emerges from a small group of climbers who have survived the accumulated altitude and attack on the final ascent.
Skjelmose won the 2025 edition, confirming his credentials as a rider who can climb at altitude and finish a one-day race. The 2026 edition should attract similar talent: Gall, Tiberi, Pellizzari, and other riders preparing their climbing legs for July targets. Weather at altitude can shift quickly, adding an unpredictable element to an already demanding course.