The 1957 Vuelta a España was the 12th edition of the annual professional road bicycle race. It took place in Spain from 26 April to 13 May 1957 and was contested over 16 stages covering a total distance of approximately 2,743 km (1,706 mi).
General classification (top three)
- Jesús Loroño (Spain) – winner of the overall race, riding for the Lobo de Albacete team.
- René Darricau (France) – second place.
- Francisco Masip (Spain) – third place.
Key facts
- The race featured a mix of flat, hilly, and mountain stages, with the mountain stages decisive in shaping the final general‑classification standings.
- Jesús Loroño secured the leader’s yellow jersey after the ninth stage and retained it until the finish.
- The points classification and mountains classification were also contested, with French rider Jean Stablinski winning the points classification and Spanish rider Federico Bahamontes taking the mountains classification.
Historical context
The 1957 edition marked a return to a more extensive route after shorter post‑war editions, reinforcing the Vuelta’s status as one of cycling’s three Grand Tours alongside the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. It contributed to the growing popularity of professional cycling in Spain during the 1950s.
All information presented is based on established historical records of the race.
