La Conquista Bikepacking 2026
📍 Burgos to Valencia, Spain
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Date
5 June 2026
Distance
649km
Elevation
9,000 m
Difficulty
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La Tramun Sea Otter Europe
Girona, Catalonia, Spain · 20 September 2026
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
A notoriously challenging and highly technical mountain bike marathon through the rugged volcanic landscapes and singletracks of Girona. With 2,750 meters of climbing packed mostly into the first half of the 88.5 km route, it pushes both aerobic limits and bike-handling skills to the maximum.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 88.51km · 50.17km
- Elevation
- 2,750 m
- Surface
- singletrack, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3.5–5.2
Rider fit
Who it's for
Experienced marathon mountain bikers and elite racers seeking a pure technical challenge on world-class singletrack.
Who will struggle
Riders with limited off-road technical handling skills or those lacking the endurance for intense, sustained climbing.
Training focus
Develop sharp technical descending skills on singletracks and build sustained muscular endurance to tackle long, steep climbs.
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FAQs
What are the available distance options for this event?+
Participants can select either the Long Distance course measuring 88.51 km or the Open Short Distance course measuring 50.17 km.
Where does the race start and finish?+
The race starts in the municipality of Les Planes d'Hostoles and finishes at the Fontajau Pavilion in Girona.
Is there a transport service available to the starting line?+
Yes, a shuttle bus service is organized on Sunday morning to transport riders and their bikes from the Sea Otter Europe venue in Girona to the start in Les Planes d'Hostoles for a fee of €12.
When and where can I pick up my race number?+
Bib collection is available on Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00 inside the Fontajau Municipal Pavilion in Girona, or on Sunday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 at the start line in Les Planes d'Hostoles.
What is included in the registration fee?+
The registration includes race entry, a timed bib chip, a commemorative t-shirt, route marking, medical services, access to four solid and liquid aid stations, toilets, showers, and a bike wash service.