Desafío Sierra de las Nieves takes place on Sun, Nov 22, 2026 in Tolox, Spain. The main route is 85 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 22, 2026
- Start
- Tolox 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 85 km
- Climbing
- 1,900 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 5-week plan to Desafío Sierra de las Nieves
The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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A gravel and mountain-bike race organised by the Tolox town council in the Sierra de las Nieves National Park, with an 85 km course and about 1,900 m of climbing, open to federated and non-federated riders.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
4:10–5:00
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Desafío Sierra de las Nieves is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Desafío Sierra de las Nieves?
Desafío Sierra de las Nieves takes place on Sun, Nov 22, 2026 in Tolox, Spain.
How long is Desafío Sierra de las Nieves?
The main route is 85 km.
How much climbing does Desafío Sierra de las Nieves have?
Desafío Sierra de las Nieves has 1,900 m of climbing.
Who is Desafío Sierra de las Nieves for?
Desafío Sierra de las Nieves is open to all participants.
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