Ultra Pirineu vs Ultra Sierra Nevada

Ultra Pirineu (100km, 6400m 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 Pirineu Elite

Ultra Pirineu

Bagà, 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 Pirineu Ultra Sierra Nevada
Date 3 October 2026 11 July 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Elite Advanced
Max elevation gain 6,400m D+ 6,200m D+
Max ITRA 6 6
UTMB Category 100M —

Distances — Ultra Pirineu

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
Ultra 100K 100 6,400 6 27h
Marathon 54K 54 3,800 4 14h
Trail 30K 30 1,800 2 9h

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 Pirineu Ultra Sierra Nevada
Location Bagà, Catalonia Granada, Andalusia
Distance between venues 729 km
Registration opens 1 April 2026 1 March 2026
Registration closes 15 September 2026 15 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 8 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Accommodation

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Gear

Ultra Pirineu

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Nutrition

Ultra Pirineu

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Transport

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

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Car Rental

Ultra Pirineu

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Insurance

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Body Care

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Sun Protection

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Pirineu is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Ultra Sierra Nevada. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Pirineu 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 Pirineu or Ultra Sierra Nevada?
Ultra Pirineu has Elite difficulty with up to 6,400m elevation gain, while Ultra Sierra Nevada is Advanced with up to 6,200m D+. The maximum distance is 100km for Ultra Pirineu and 100km for Ultra Sierra Nevada.
When does each race take place?
Ultra Pirineu takes place in October and Ultra Sierra Nevada in July.
How many distances does each race offer?
Ultra Pirineu offers 3 distances and Ultra Sierra Nevada offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Ultra Pirineu is classified as Mountain and Ultra Sierra Nevada as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Ultra Pirineu requires 8 mandatory items and Ultra Sierra Nevada requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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Compare Spain's best trail running races side by side. Analyze distances, elevation, registration prices, mandatory gear and the complete Pack 360 to make the best decision.