Desafío Urbión vs Gorbeia Suzien
Desafío Urbión (37km, 2600m D+) vs Gorbeia Suzien (32km, 2400m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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AdvancedPhysical profile
| Desafío Urbión | Gorbeia Suzien | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 5 September 2026 | 26 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Skyrunning |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,600m D+ | 2,400m D+ |
Distances — Desafío Urbión
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Desafío Urbión 37K | 37 | 2,600 |
| Open 16.5K | 16.5 | 1,200 |
| 6K | 6 | 300 |
Distances — Gorbeia Suzien
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorbeia Suzien Skyrace 32K | 32 | 2,400 | 6h30 |
| Gorbeia Suzien 21K | 21 | 1,200 | — |
Logistics & costs
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Gorbeia Suzien
No recommendations
Accommodation
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Gorbeia Suzien
No recommendations
Gear
Desafío Urbión
Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Gorbeia Suzien
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
Nutrition
Desafío Urbión
Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Gorbeia Suzien
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Transport
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Gorbeia Suzien
No recommendations
Car Rental
Desafío Urbión
Recommended for both
Recommended for both
Gorbeia Suzien
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Gorbeia Suzien
No recommendations
Body Care
Desafío Urbión
Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Gorbeia Suzien
No recommendations
Sun Protection
Desafío Urbión
Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Piz Buin
Gorbeia Suzien
No recommendations
Terrain and elevation
Desafío Urbión is classified as Mountain, while Gorbeia Suzien is Skyrunning — different technical demands on paper. On its longest distance, Gorbeia Suzien climbs around 75m per km versus 70m/km on the other race — the higher that ratio, the steeper and more technical the climbs tend to be.
Location and travel
Desafío Urbión (Castile and Leon) and Gorbeia Suzien (Basque Country) sit roughly 130km apart — worth factoring into travel plans if you're weighing both for the same season.
Entry price
Desafío Urbión is the cheaper entry, starting from €20 versus €70 for Gorbeia Suzien — a €50 gap on the entry-level distance.
Time of year
Both races take place in September, so you'll have to pick one per season. Desafío Urbión falls right in its region's recommended window. Gorbeia Suzien falls right in its region's recommended window.
Mandatory gear
1 item overlap between both mandatory gear lists. Desafío Urbión additionally requires silbato, manta-termica, telefono and 2 more; Gorbeia Suzien additionally requires teléfono móvil.
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Desafío Urbión is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Gorbeia Suzien. In terms of elevation gain, Desafío Urbión is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.
Frequently asked questions
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