The second stage in Galicia closely resembles the one from Tuesday, though it lacks the two first-category climbs. There are still four climbs on the route, but none exceed an elevation of 500 meters.

The start and finish of the stage are at the technological center of Padron, which is one of the last stops on the Camino de Santiago before reaching Santiago de Compostela. Additionally, Padron is known for its famous green peppers, the Pimientos de Padrón.

The stage itself will be challenging to control due to the series of climbs. The first categorized climb is the Puerto San Xusto, occurring after 42 kilometers. It ascends for over 10 kilometers with an average gradient of 4.2 percent. After this, the peloton will pass the finish line twice, climbing the Puerto Aguasantas twice. This climb rises nearly nine kilometers with an average gradient of 4.6 percent.

Once the Puerto Aguasantas is completed for the second time, there are still almost 50 kilometers to go. These remaining kilometers are mostly downhill or flat, leading to the Puerto Cruxeiras, located eight kilometers from the finish. Although this is the only third-category climb of the stage, it’s the critical point. The climb is similar to the Mur de Huy, with a length of 1.5 kilometers and an average gradient of 9.2 percent.

After reaching the top, there is a brief descent before the final stretch. The last 2.5 kilometers of the stage are nearly flat as the riders head back to the technological center of Padron.