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| Dates | 6–28 September | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stages | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 3,773 km (2,344 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Winning time | 91h 15' 55" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Winner |
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(ONCE) | |
| Second |
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(Kelme–Costa Blanca) | |
| Third |
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(Festina–Lotus) | |
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| Points |
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(ONCE) | |
| Mountains |
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(Banesto) | |
| Sprints |
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(Brescialat - Oyster) | |
| Team | Kelme–Costa Blanca | ||
The 52nd Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain), a long-distance bicycle stage race and one of the 3 grand tours, was held from September 6 to September 28, 1997. It consisted of 22 stages covering a total of 3,773 km, and was won by Alex Zülle of the ONCE cycling team.