The fifth stage arrives in the town of Pello Bilbao, Gernika. The Bahrain-Victorious rider has been involved in its design. After the start, the route will head towards Amurrio and then back to Urduña, before leaving for Gernika. Along the way, the riders will have to overcome 4 mountain passes and position themselves well in sections of the last part of the route if they want to clinch the stage.