INFO
Friday — April 10, 2026
18:00–20:00 — Bib number pick-up
Location: Pabellón Polideportivo Grañén
Start the weekend by collecting your bib and preparing for the desert ahead.
Saturday — April 11, 2026 — Race Day
06:30–07:45 — Bib number pick-up
Location: Pabellón Polideportivo Grañén
Last chance to collect your bib before the race begins.
08:00 — Start PRO WOMEN
The elite women open the day, taking on the full Gravel Desert challenge.
08:10 — Start PRO MEN + OPEN
All PRO MEN and OPEN category riders head into Los Monegros for the main event.
16:30 — Awards Ceremony
Celebration, recognition, and the spirit of Gravel Desert — join us for the official podium ceremony.
- Bib Number Pick-up: Pabellón Polideportivo de Grañén
- Start & Finish Line: Grañén (exact location pending confirmation)
- Feed Zones: Exact number and locations pending confirmation from the organisation.
- Medical Point: Location pending.
- WC & Showers: Details pending confirmation
- Bike Wash Zone: Location pending.
- Parking: General parking zones in Grañén will be indicated closer to the event date.
- Vans & Motorhomes: Designated areas to be confirmed.
80 km | TBC
A dynamic and fast course that delivers the essence of Monegros in a compact yet demanding loop.
170 km | +1,500 m
The full desert experience. Longer, tougher and more exposed, with Santa Quiteria as the most iconic climb. A true endurance challenge.
Track gpx + profile
Gravel Desert is fast, demanding and exposed.
Expect:
- Hardpack grave
- Long straight sections with constant pedalling
- Loose corners and dusty sectors
- Strong winds depending on the day
Recommended setup:
- Tires: 40–45 mm fast rolling gravel
- Gearing: 1x or 2x gravel setup (wide range ideal for Santa Quiteria)
- Hydration: extra bottles or hydration pack due to dryness
- Sunglasses and sun protection seriously recommended
This is a route about rhythm, stamina and handling — a true desert flow.
- Feed zones on both routes (location & quantity pending)
- Medical assistance
- Route signage and safety marshals
- Bib collection point in Grañén
- Parking near start/finish
- WC and basic services in event area
- Mechanical assistance (info pending confirmation)
- Pro/Elit woman
- Pro/Elit man
- Age Groups
Under 23
24-34 years
35-39 years
40-44 years
45-49 years
50-54 years
55-59 years
60-64 years
65-69 years
70-74 years - Open woman
- Open man
- Non binary
