BALUTIA 2026 | MAY 1st 2026 | POZOBLANCO, CÓRDOBA (SPAIN)
870 Km | +11.000 m |133 hours
50% off road | 50% tarmac
All riders welcome. Registration’s in Spanish only — sorry, technical reasons! Need assistance? Email us at [info@balutia.com].
Balutia is an ultracycling gravel event that follows a predetermined track that will be sent to participants two weeks before the start. The start and finish will be in Pozoblanco. The route is a large circular loop.
It is mandatory to follow the track. If for any reason you need to leave it, you must return to the point where you left it to continue.
Balutia is a single-stage route of 870 km. This means you must complete the entire route, from start to finish, within the established time limit (133 hours).
You choose how, when, and where you sleep throughout the entire adventure, but booking accommodation for the route before the start of the event is prohibited.
The route is 870 km long and has 11,000 meters of elevation gain.
The route is 50% gravel and 50% tarmac. You will find some sections rougher than usual; don’t underestimate the route.
There are no major mountain passes to climb. However, the undulating terrain and some medium mountain passes along with steep gradients will present a significant challenge.
In some remote sections, the distance between towns exceeds 50 kilometers. It is important to study the route carefully to plan water and food resupply. The rider’s manual we’ll send to all participants before the event will help you with this information.
Although Balutia is a self-sufficiency adventure, it has rules to ensure that participants are safe and supported at all times. You can check the Balutia rules here.
You will encounter a dry Mediterranean climate. Since it’s spring, you won’t experience extreme temperatures. However, it is highly recommended to bring clothing for all types of conditions. Make sure to check the weather forecast before the event and get ready accordingly.
To reach Pozoblanco (Córdoba), the starting point of Balutia, you have several options.
You can come by car, by public transport with different connection options — or, of course, the best way of all: by bike.
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