It embodies the essence of high mountain cycling in one of Europe’s most iconic settings.
Sierra Nevada Límite Gran Fondo is not just a cycle race: it is an epic journey through the most impressive landscapes of Granada and Sierra Nevada, where altitude, toughness and natural beauty combine in perfect harmony.
Sierra Nevada Límite Gran Fondo is one of the most iconic cycling events on the national calendar for many reasons, the main one being that it finishes at the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort at an altitude of 2,100 metres.
With a spectacular route through the province of Granada, the Sierra Nevada Límite Gran Fondo offers a unique cycling experience for all cycling enthusiasts.
SNL Gran Fondo will be held on May 23, 2026.
The route of the SNL Gran Fondo has a route with start in Cenes de la Vega and finish in Pradollano, (Sierra Nevada).Departure at 8:00h.
The start of the SNL GRAN FONDO will take place at 8:00 am from the vicinity of the Sports Center of Cenes de la Vega.
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One of the most special moments of the event awaits you on the Sierra Nevada Límite course: a timed section with free speed, where strategy disappears and only what you are able to give on the bike counts.
A unique scenario to measure your strength, show your best version and feel like a real professional cyclist, facing the clock in one of the most demanding climbs in world cycling.
Ahead, 25.8 kilometers of ascent with 1,603 meters of positive elevation gain, where every pedal stroke counts, every second matters and every turn brings you closer to the top… or puts you to the test.
From Pinos Genil to Sierra Nevada, with ascents to Güejar Sierra, El Duque and La Sabina.
There is no drafting, no wheels to follow. Just you, the mountain and the time.
Puerto de Blancares (Quéntar)
Km 37,4 al 44,7
Puerto de Blancares (La Peza)
Km 79,8 al 89,2
El Duque
Km 122,1 al 129,2
La Sabina
Km 129,5 al 136,9
The start of the SNL GRAN FONDO will take place at 8:00 am from the vicinity of the Sports Center of Cenes de la Vega.
The finish line of the SNL GRAN FONDO will take place at the Plaza de Pradollano, Sierra Nevada.
The finish line of the SNL GRAN FONDO will take place at the Plaza de Pradollano, Sierra Nevada. There you will find all the post-finish services.
For those who want to return to the place of departure (Cenes de la Vega) where there will be showers and parking, by bicycle, the route is 25 kms of continuous descent with 50m + and 1454m-. A stretch of approximately 30 minutes where there is practically no pedaling.
Schedule: 17:00 – 21:00
Horario: 07:00 – 07:45
AV1 – LA PEZA
AV3 – FUENTE DE LA GITANA
AV4 – GÜEJAR SIERRA
AV5 – LA SABINA
FINISH
32,7
61,8
95,1
106,7
119
10:00
12:00
13:30
14:30
15:30
WATER+ ISO + COLA + FRUITS
WATER+ ISO + COLA + FRUITS
WATER+ ISO + COLA + FRUITS + SOLID + HSN PRODUCTS
WATER+ ISO + COLA + FRUITS + SOLID
WATER + RECOVERY + COLA + BEER + FRUIT + FRUIT + PASTA + PAELLA
AV1 – LA PEZA
AV3 – FUENTE DE LA GITANA
AV4 – GÜEJAR SIERRA
AV5 – LA SABINA
FINISH
32,7
61,8
95,1
106,7
119
10:00
12:00
13:30
14:30
15:30
The SNL GRAN FONDO withdrawal schedule will be as follows:
All cyclists who withdraw or fail to pass each checkpoint within the established time limit may make use of the broom wagons and withdrawal vehicles that will be at the end of the race. These vehicles will transport those who have withdrawn to the next refreshment station, with Pradollano being the reference point for stops.
All the runners of the SNL GRAN FONDO will be able to hand in their checkroom bag at the start with the material they want to pick up at the finish line.
The checkroom will be located next to the start box entrance.
Bibs collection. Cenes de la Vega, Municipal Sports Centre.
Bibs collection. Cenes de la Vega, Municipal Sports Center
GUARDROPA Service (Cenes de la Vega, Exit Zone)
Start SNL GRAN FONDO
Arrival of the first cyclist
Closing Finish Line
