Ultra Montseny vs Ultra Sierra Nevada

Ultra Montseny (80km, 4868m D+) vs Ultra Sierra Nevada (100km, 6200m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Ultra Montseny Advanced

Ultra Montseny

Viladrau, Catalonia

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

Ultra Montseny Ultra Sierra Nevada
Date 11 April 2026 11 July 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 4,868m D+ 6,200m D+
Max ITRA 6

Distances — Ultra Montseny

Name Km D+ Max Time
Ultra 80K 80 4,868 24h
Montseny 55K 55 3,079 16h
Trail 32K 32 1,218 10h

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

Ultra Montseny Ultra Sierra Nevada
Location Viladrau, Catalonia Granada, Andalusia
Distance between venues 726 km
Registration opens 1 October 2025 1 March 2026
Registration closes 5 April 2026 15 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 7 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

Ultra Montseny

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Accommodation

Ultra Montseny

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Nutrition

Ultra Montseny

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Transport

Ultra Montseny

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Insurance

Ultra Montseny

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Sun Protection

Ultra Montseny

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 Ultra Montseny. 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, Ultra Montseny or Ultra Sierra Nevada?
Ultra Montseny has Advanced difficulty with up to 4,868m elevation gain, while Ultra Sierra Nevada is Advanced with up to 6,200m D+. The maximum distance is 80km for Ultra Montseny and 100km for Ultra Sierra Nevada.
When does each race take place?
Ultra Montseny takes place in April and Ultra Sierra Nevada in July.
How many distances does each race offer?
Ultra Montseny offers 3 distances and Ultra Sierra Nevada offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Ultra Montseny is classified as Mountain and Ultra Sierra Nevada as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Ultra Montseny requires 7 mandatory items and Ultra Sierra Nevada requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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