Aru took over the lead in Andorra following the mountainous Stage 11, and kept it for five stages as the race entered the mountains of northern Spain, but lost it to Rodríguez on Stage 16.
Aru took over the race lead following the mountainous Stage 11, which took place entirely within Andorra. He kept his lead for five stages as the race entered the mountains of northern Spain, but lost it to Rodríguez on Stage 16.