Quebrantahuesos Gran Fondo 2026

The next edition of Quebrantahuesos is on 20 June 2026. Entries opened 1 January 2026.

Staking a strong claim as Spain’s premier gran fondo, Quebrantahuesos is a true bucket-list ride featuring epic Pyreneean climbs and spectacular scenery over a choice of 200km or 85km routes.

This year sees the 35th edition of Quebrantahuesos return to the town of Sabiñánigo in Huesca province in northern Spain. Named after the bearded vulture whose mountain territory the route passes through – Quebrantahuesos translates as ‘bone breaker’ – the ride is tough but rewarding, attracting some 10,000 cyclists each year.

The 200km Quebrantahuesos takes in four mountain passes: Somport, Marie Blanque, Portalet and Hoz de Jaca with a total elevation gain of 3,500m. The event is extremely well supported with eight drinks and/or feed stations along the route.

The shorter Treparriscos course is 85km long with a total elevation gain of 1,350m. The
route includes two mountain passes: Puerto de Cotefablo and Fiscal, with four drinks/feed stations along with medical and mechanical support.

How to Enter

Such is the popularity of Quebrantahuesos, both in Spain and among visiting cyclists from other nations, entry is via a ballot.

The ballot typically opens in early January, with a non-refundable payment of €4 to enter. Sign up to the Sportive.com newsletter for email alerts when entries open for the next Quebrantahuesos, along with entries to other major European sportives.