Ultra Sierra Nevada 100 km trail running route — Spain · Andalusia

Spain · Andalusia

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Distance

100 km

Date

April 10, 2026

Entry fee

123 EUR

€ / km

€1.23

Spain’s high-altitude sufferfest: thin air, big vert, and brutal climbs in Europe’s southern high mountains.

Elevation and Terrain

Total Meters

5500m

D+/KM

55m/km

For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.

Avg Uphill Gradient

11.2%

Avg Downhill Gradient

-12.3%

Uphill gradient distribution

2–5%
10.6 km
5–10%
15.7 km
10–15%
9.9 km
15–20%
6.0 km
20%+
6.2 km

Route Profile

Analysed 2026-05-02

Terrain breakdown

48%Uphill19%Flat33%Downhill

Terrain

High Alpine

Climbs

Ultra Sierra Nevada climbs and descents profile

Top climbs

1

9.3 km · 938 m gain

starts km 86 · avg 10.1% · max 35.3%

2

6.6 km · 620 m gain

starts km 51 · avg 9.4% · max 44.8%

3

5.4 km · 511 m gain

starts km 73 · avg 9.5% · max 47.2%

Top descents

1

4.8 km · 908 m drop

starts km 96 · avg -18.8% · max -34.9%

2

7.1 km · 687 m drop

starts km 58 · avg -9.6% · max -50.6%

3

4.5 km · 333 m drop

starts km 41 · avg -7.0% · max -38.8%

Race files

Logistics

Nearest airport

Granada (GRX) / Málaga (AGP)

Notes

Start: 0.5–2h / Public transport: limited

Last checked: February 17, 2026Official Website →