167km / 1.500+
GRAVEL DESERT.
167K
+1.500
11.04.26
HUESCA
MONEGROS
GRAVEL DESERT
167K
+1.500
11.04.26
HUESCA
MONEGROS
The full desert experience. Longer, tougher and more exposed, with Santa Quiteria as the most iconic climb. A true endurance challenge.
10.04.2026
Site: » Grañén Sports Hall
- Bib number pick-up
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm - Athletes Presentation
Time: 6:30pm
11.04.2026
Site: » Grañén Sports Hall
- Bib number pick-up
Time: 07:15am – 08:15am - Start PRO Women
Time: 08:00am - Start PRO Men & Age Categories & OPEN
Time: 08:30am - Arrivals
1st man: 01:00pm
1st woman: 01:34pm
Cut-off time: 07:50pm - Awards Ceremony
Time: 02:30pm
- Bib pick-up: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVQcXCmRV9LJeAmc7
- Start & Finish: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NTvpYx3TDvYHfMd59
- Medical point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVQcXCmRV9LJeAmc7
- Toilets & showers: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVQcXCmRV9LJeAmc7
- Bike wash area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fUz4STNUqLCE8hjF6
- Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1p537mxsQCWJxCVq6
- Vans & motorhomes: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1p537mxsQCWJxCVq6
* Remember that we do not provide any single-use containers for refreshments
- Feed zone 1– Tardienta – 22,2KM – NO ASSISTANCE ALLOWED – MECHANICAL POINT
1st woman: 8:44am – 1st man: 9:06am – Cut off time: 10:00am - Feed zone 2 – Robres – 57,3KM – ASSISTANCE AREA + MECHANICAL POINT – Parking – (More information)
1st woman: 9:54am – 1st man: 10:02am – Cut off time: 12:00pm - Water point 1– Alcubierre – 68,3KM – NO ASSISTANCE ALLOWED
1st woman: 10:16am – 1st man: 10:20am – Cut off time: 01:00pm - Feed zone 3 – Lanaja – 85,2KM – NO ASSISTANCE ALLOWED – MECHANICAL POINT
1st woman: 10:50am – 1st man: 10:48am – Cut off time: 02:00pm - Water point 2– Albalatillo – 124,4KM – NO ASSISTANCE ALLOWED
1st woman: 12:08pm – 1st man: 11:51pm – Cut off time: 04:45pm - Feed zone 4 – Sariñena – 131,2KM – ASSISTANCE AREA + MECHANICAL POINT – Parking – (More information)
1st woman: 12:24pm – 1st man: 12:02pm – Cut off time: 05:15pm - Water Point 3 – San Lorenzo del Flumes – 145,6KM – NO ASSISTANCE ALLOWED
1st woman: 12:52pm – 1st man: 12:26pm – Cut off time: 06:15pm - Arrival feed zone – Grañén – 167KM
1st woman: 01:34pm – 1st man: 01:00pm – Cut off time: 07:50pm
Aid Station Supplies
Water points: water, cola, isotonic drink.
Feed zones: water, cola, isotonic drink, 226ERS product, banana, orange, gummies, nuts, olives, guayaba (all gluten-free), hazelnut and cocoa spread sandwich, peanut butter sandwich.
Arrival feed zone: water, cola, isotonic drink, beer, coffee, banana, orange, gummies, nuts, olives, potato omelette, hard-boiled eggs (all gluten-free), paella, bread, sweet pastries.
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