EDP DesafiOSOmiedo vs Ultra Sierra Nevada

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo (70km, 8000m D+) vs Ultra Sierra Nevada (100km, 6200m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo Advanced

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

Pola de Somiedo, Asturias

Mountain 3 modalities
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Ultra Sierra Nevada Advanced

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Granada, Andalusia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo Ultra Sierra Nevada
Date 4 July 2026 11 July 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 8,000m D+ 6,200m D+
Max ITRA — 6

Distances — EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

Name Km D+ Max Time
UTDS 70 8,000 14h
MDS 46 2,270 10h15
SDS 24 1,038 5h15

Distances — Ultra Sierra Nevada

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
Ultra 100K 100 6,200 6 30h
Marathon 42K 42 2,800 3 14h
Trail 21K 21 1,200 1 7h

Logistics & costs

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo Ultra Sierra Nevada
Location Pola de Somiedo, Asturias Granada, Andalusia
Distance between venues 710 km
Registration opens 1 December 2025 1 March 2026
Registration closes — 15 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 7 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Accommodation

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Gear

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Nutrition

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Transport

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Car Rental

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Insurance

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Body Care

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Sun Protection

EDP DesafiOSOmiedo

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Sierra Nevada is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider EDP DesafiOSOmiedo. In terms of elevation gain, EDP DesafiOSOmiedo is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.

Frequently asked questions

Which is harder, EDP DesafiOSOmiedo or Ultra Sierra Nevada?
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo has Advanced difficulty with up to 8,000m elevation gain, while Ultra Sierra Nevada is Advanced with up to 6,200m D+. The maximum distance is 70km for EDP DesafiOSOmiedo and 100km for Ultra Sierra Nevada.
When does each race take place?
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo takes place in July and Ultra Sierra Nevada in July.
How many distances does each race offer?
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo offers 3 distances and Ultra Sierra Nevada offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo is classified as Mountain and Ultra Sierra Nevada as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo requires 7 mandatory items and Ultra Sierra Nevada requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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