The Ultra Sierra Nevada is a 103 km mountain race of continuous ascent by paths and trails from a spectacular surrounding: the Monumental Complex of the Alhambra and the Generalife in Granada to the ski resort of Pradollano, crowned by the Veleta´s Peak (3200m).
The Ultra Sierra Nevada has a positive accumulated altitude of 5.900 meters and a negative accumulated altitude of 4.300 meters. With semi-autonomy character, the participants have a maximum time of 25 hours to complete the race. Throughout the race, the participants must cross several aid stations and checkpoint where they can replenish their water and food supplies.
The highest altitude Ultra Trail in the Iberian Peninsula!!
The Ultra Sierra Nevada race is a member of the Spain Ultra Cup, Spain’s ultra trail circuit of reference and gives 3 UTMB qualifiying points for #UltraSN and 2 UTMB points for #USNTrail.
You can find more information about the race, mandatory equipment, schedules, transport start/finish line, regulations, aid stations, trainings, etc. on our website www.ultrasierranevada.com in the +info section.
Why come to Granada to run
The Ultra Sierra Nevada offers you the chance to run in a unique landscape. Start from the Alhambra, one of the wonders of the world, running through the historic streets of the ancient capital of the Nazarí Kingdom and crown one of Spain’s highest peaks leaving the Iberian Peninsula at your feet.
In addition, Granada has an unbeatable tourist offer where you can enjoy an unsurpassable cultural heritage such as the Alhambra, the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Monastery of La Cartuja, etc.
You can also experience the essence of Spanish culinary culture doing the Tapas route, with its music, listening to Flamenco at the “Flamenco Tablaos” or simply strolling through the many streets of the historic city center.
How to get there
Granada is located in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, at the foot of Sierra Nevada and a few kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. It is accessible by road (car and bus), train, airplane (airports in Granada, Malaga, Seville and Madrid) and ferry (for the port of Motril).
Accomodation
Ventedemaraton.es of Viajes El Corte Inglés, the official travel agency of the Ultra Sierra Nevada, offers special complete packages for those who want to spend an unforgettable and carefree stay in Granada.
Thanks to ventedemaraton.es you can find hotels in Granada and the ski resort of Sierra Nevada which they offer at special prices to SIERRA NEVADA ULTRA registered.
All info about the hotels here.
Also, you can find all information about how to get, transport, accomodation, turism, etc, on our website in the services section.
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