Gran Trail de Peñalara vs Ultra Sierra Nevada

Gran Trail de Peñalara (104km, 5100m D+) vs Ultra Sierra Nevada (100km, 6200m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Gran Trail de Peñalara Elite

Gran Trail de Peñalara

Navacerrada, Community of Madrid

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

Gran Trail de Peñalara Ultra Sierra Nevada
Date 9 October 2026 11 July 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Elite Advanced
Max elevation gain 5,100m D+ 6,200m D+
Max ITRA — 6

Distances — Gran Trail de Peñalara

Name Km D+ Max Time
GTP 104K 104 5,100 24h30
TP60 61 2,700 13h
Cross Nocturno Navacerrada 11 450 —

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

Gran Trail de Peñalara Ultra Sierra Nevada
Location Navacerrada, Community of Madrid Granada, Andalusia
Distance between venues 408 km
Registration opens 10 February 2026 1 March 2026
Registration closes — 15 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 9 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Accommodation

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Gear

Gran Trail de Peñalara

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Nutrition

Gran Trail de Peñalara

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Transport

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Car Rental

Gran Trail de Peñalara

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Insurance

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Body Care

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Sun Protection

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Gran Trail de Peñalara is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Ultra Sierra Nevada. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Sierra Nevada 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, Gran Trail de Peñalara or Ultra Sierra Nevada?
Gran Trail de Peñalara has Elite difficulty with up to 5,100m elevation gain, while Ultra Sierra Nevada is Advanced with up to 6,200m D+. The maximum distance is 104km for Gran Trail de Peñalara and 100km for Ultra Sierra Nevada.
When does each race take place?
Gran Trail de Peñalara takes place in October and Ultra Sierra Nevada in July.
How many distances does each race offer?
Gran Trail de Peñalara offers 3 distances and Ultra Sierra Nevada offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Gran Trail de Peñalara is classified as Mountain and Ultra Sierra Nevada as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Gran Trail de Peñalara requires 9 mandatory items and Ultra Sierra Nevada requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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