1
1
75%Ultra Pirineu
Bagà · Catalonia
MountainElite100kmD+ 6,400m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance104km vs 100km (very similar)
Location517km apart
SeasonBoth in October
Races similar to Gran Trail de Peñalara
Gran Trail de Peñalara is a elite mountain race with up to 104km and 5,100m of elevation gain. We've analyzed 10 races using 7 similarity metrics — terrain type, difficulty, distance, elevation, location, season and tags — to find the best alternatives. The closest match is Ultra Pirineu with a 75% similarity score.
Our recommendation
If you're looking for the most similar experience to Gran Trail de Peñalara, we recommend Ultra Pirineu as the top match. For the closest distance match, check out Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets (100km).
Similarity ranking
The 10 most similar races to Gran Trail de Peñalara, ranked by overall affinity.
2
2
74%Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
Benasque · Aragon
MountainElite105kmD+ 6,760m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance104km vs 105km (very similar)
Location430km apart
SeasonOctober vs July
3
3
73%Canfranc-Canfranc
Canfranc-Estación · Aragon
MountainElite100kmD+ 8,848m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance104km vs 100km (very similar)
Location367km apart
SeasonOctober vs September
4
4
72%Mallorca by UTMB
Sóller, Mallorca · Balearic Islands
MountainElite138kmD+ 5,350m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance104km vs 138km (different range)
Location580km apart
SeasonBoth in October
5
5
71%Costa Blanca Trails
Finestrat, Alicante · Valencian Community
Ultra TrailElite102kmD+ 6,020m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance104km vs 102km (very similar)
Location404km apart
SeasonOctober vs November
6
6
70%GTPE Picos de Europa
Benia de Onís · Asturias
MountainElite70kmD+ 5,300m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance104km vs 70km (different range)
Location302km apart
SeasonOctober vs June
7
7
70%Trail Valle de Tena
Panticosa · Aragon
MountainElite80kmD+ 6,820m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance104km vs 80km (different range)
Location380km apart
SeasonOctober vs September
8
8
69%Ultra 100K Sierra de Gata
Sierra de Gata · Extremadura
Ultra TrailElite100kmD+ 5,436m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance104km vs 100km (very similar)
Location228km apart
SeasonOctober vs April
9
9
69%Penyagolosa Trails
Castellón de la Plana · Valencian Community
Ultra TrailElite106kmD+ 5,600m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance104km vs 106km (very similar)
Location344km apart
SeasonOctober vs April
10
10
69%OTSO Travessa d'Encamp
Encamp · Andorra
MountainElite84kmD+ 5,760m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance104km vs 84km (different range)
Location506km apart
SeasonOctober vs May
Explore by category
Same difficulty
Same terrain type
Same season
Frequently asked questions
How is race similarity calculated?
We use an algorithm with 7 weighted metrics: terrain affinity (25%), difficulty (20%), max distance (15%), shared tags (15%), elevation gain (10%), geographical proximity (10%) and season (5%). Each metric produces a 0-1 score that is weighted to obtain the final percentage.
What is this page for?
If you already know a race and enjoyed it, here you'll find others with similar characteristics. It's ideal for planning your race calendar or finding alternatives if your favourite race is sold out.
Is the Pack 360 the same for similar races?
Races with high similarity often share equipment needs, but each has its own specific requirements for mandatory gear, accommodation and logistics. Check each race's Pack 360 to be fully prepared.
Distances among these 10 alternatives range from 70km to 138km. 7 share its terrain type. 10 match its difficulty level. 5 fall in a similar season.
Gear up for the mountains
The right gear makes the difference on race day. Our comparison guides to choose well.
Swipe to see all 4 categories
Some links are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you.