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Sierra Nevada Límite Gran Fondo

Cenes de la Vega, Granada, Spain · 2026: May 23

VERDICT Ultimate Spanish climbing crucible for masochists who crave thin air and endless VAM.

77
LAB SCORE
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The Ratings

Course verdict

Brutal high-altitude road gran fondo through Sierra Nevada's demanding alpine passes, blending endurance suffering with panoramic mountain beauty.[1]

Course Profile ratings for this race. Select a point for its explanation. LOGISTICS4/5LENGTH4/5TECHNICAL4/5ELEVATION4/5CLIMATE3/5ALTITUDE5/5ADVENTURE4/5 28/35
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Course Overview

91 mi
Distance
11,000 ft
Elevation
Cenes de la Vega, Granada, Spain
Location
May 23, 2026
Date
Field Size
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Entry Cost
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The Course

Brutal high-altitude road gran fondo through Sierra Nevada's demanding alpine passes, blending endurance suffering with panoramic mountain beauty.

Signature challenge: The continuous 38km+ mountain passes culminating near Veleta peak at over 3100m, Europe's highest road finish line.

SURFACE COMPOSITION
Course
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MILE
Initial Ascent from Cenes de la Vega
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Mid-Route Mountain Passes
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Final Push to Pradollano Finish
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Training

May 23, 2026 SIERRA NEVADA LÍMITE GRAN FONDO
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RACE DEMAND PROFILE

Durability
4
Climbing
8
VO2 Power
5
Threshold
8
Technical
8
Heat
0
Altitude
10
Race Specificity
8
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Race Logistics

Parking
Available at start in Cenes de la Vega sports complex.
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Frequently Asked Questions

May 23 races in Sierra Nevada face variable weather with cold temperatures at 2100m altitudes, potentially including snow even in late spring.[1][4]

Organizers provide bib pickup at Cenes de la Vega sports pavilion, guardrop service, mechanical assistance, and a 9-hour cutoff for the 146km route starting at 8:00am.[2][3]

The 146km route through Granada's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve finishes at Pradollano in Sierra Nevada at 2100m, where participants in 2018 crossed the line amid snowflakes.[4][5]

Lacking UCI endorsement or mentions in major calendars despite its 3900m climbs to 2100m in Sierra Nevada, it holds emblematic status only nationally.[1]

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Sources & Citations

Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.

  1. Other Sources Worldsmarathonsworldsmarathons.com/marathon/sierra-nevada-gran-fondo
  2. Official Official Websitesierranevadalimite.com/en/
  3. Other Sources Finisherswww.finishers.com/en/event/sierra-nevada-limite-gran-fondo
  4. Other Sources Worldsmarathonsworldsmarathons.com/marathon/sierra-nevada-limite-subida-...
  5. Other Sources Webweb.rockthesport.com/en/event/sierra-nevada-limite-2026