Iberian Road by GRAVAL
Key facts
- Date:
- 7 oct
- Type:
- Ultra / Bikepacking
- Santiago de Compostela · Multirregión · Spain
- Distances:
- 1.000 km
- Elevation:
- 13.000 m
- Price:
- 289 EUR (Solo)
About
The Iberian Road by GRAVAL sets off from Santiago de Compostela and proposes a 1,000 km self-supported bikepacking adventure with 13,000 m of elevation gain. The route departs from Atlantic Galicia and advances into the Iberian interior through landscapes that shift from the lush, rainy northwest to the dry expanses of Castile. With no external assistance and no organised logistics, every rider makes their own decisions at each stage. An event designed for explorers seeking a long, authentic journey, starting from one of Europe's most iconic cultural destinations. In Push Training 360, the 13,000 m of elevation across 1,000 km allow a more manageable profile but demand high daily consistency: the coach periodises the aerobic base and specificity-load phases to optimise daily pacing and designs the three-phase nutrition plan so energy does not drop from the second day out of Compostela.
Frequently asked questions
When does Iberian Road by GRAVAL take place in 2026?
Iberian Road by GRAVAL takes place on 7 October 2026, starting from Santiago de Compostela.
What is the distance and elevation gain of Iberian Road by GRAVAL?
Iberian Road by GRAVAL covers 1,000 km with 13,000 m of accumulated elevation gain. It is an ultra bikepacking event with self-sufficiency.
Where does Iberian Road by GRAVAL start?
The start is in Santiago de Compostela, in A Coruña.
What does self-sufficiency mean in Iberian Road by GRAVAL?
Self-sufficiency means each participant must independently manage their own food, accommodation, and logistics throughout the 1,000 km route, without external support organised by the event.
How to prepare for Iberian Road by GRAVAL with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 is a 12-week plan with weekly review, 4 phases (aerobic base, threshold building, specificity load, and tapering), and nutrition in 3 phases. For Iberian Road by GRAVAL, with 1,000 km and 13,000 m of elevation in self-sufficiency format, the specificity phase includes loaded training rides with bikepacking weight and simulations of consecutive days of effort. The nutritional strategy covers managing energy sources available on the route (local shops, petrol stations). Pacing is designed to achieve a sustainable daily average from Santiago to the end without compromising overnight recovery.
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