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A Cycling Trifecta: Monaco Prepares for La Vuelta’s Grand Départ

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by Samuel Wolf Contributor
August 12, 2026
A Cycling Trifecta: Monaco Prepares for La Vuelta’s Grand Départ

Three official vehicles decorated in the livery of the upcoming Vuelta Monaco have returned to the Principality following their participation in the Tour de France caravan. The fleet is currently parked on the forecourt of the Grimaldi Forum ahead of the race's official start.

The vehicles serve to highlight local philanthropic partnerships, featuring information regarding the work of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. The public display will remain on the Grimaldi Forum parvis through August 22, the designated date for the Grand Départ of the 2026 Vuelta a España.

The upcoming event marks a notable milestone for professional cycling statistics: upon hosting the opening stage - a 9.6-kilometer individual time trial through Monte Carlo - Monaco becomes the only state to have hosted the Grand Départ for all three major Grand Tours, having previously held the opening stages of the Giro d'Italia in 1966 and the Tour de France in 2009.

Photo credits: Direction de la Communication - Stéphane Danna

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