Ultracycling Events Calendar 2027: Six Unsupported Challenges Across Europe
Plan your 2027 season: six unsupported ultracycling events across the Alps, Dolomites, Pyrenees and Asturias. Dates, distances, elevation and time limits.
Looking for your next big ride? Our ultracycling events calendar 2027 brings together six unsupported bikepacking challenges, from a sharp 650 km sprint to a 2,200 km crossing of Europe. Every event is limited to 110 riders, and every route is designed to push you through the Alps, the Dolomites, the Pyrenees and the wild mountains of Asturias.
Whether this is your first ultra-distance event or your tenth, use this calendar to plan your season, compare distances and elevation, and pick the challenge that fits you.
Reinu d’Asturies Paraisu: The Untamed Kingdom
17 April 2027 · Gijón, Spain · 1,000 ~ 1,100 km · 21,500 ~ 25,500 m+ · 180 hours · 110 riders
A wild journey through the historic lands of the Kingdom of Asturias, a true cycling paradise of challenging gradients, winding narrow roads and stunning landscapes. Rugged beauty and epic climbs come together in an unforgettable bikepacking adventure on the north coast of Spain.
Monaco di Baviera Sprint: Short. Sharp. Wild.
15 May 2027 · Munich, Germany · 650 ~ 725 km · 6,500 ~ 8,000 m+ · 63 hours · 110 riders
The youngest member of the Monaco di Baviera family, born from the same spirit as its siblings, but with a mind of its own. A shorter, sharper journey through four countries, designed to pack the essence of ultracycling into every kilometre. The perfect entry point if you are looking for a short ultra-distance cycling event.
Monaco di Baviera Lite II: The Shortest Path to Glory
5 June 2027 · Munich, Germany · 850 ~ 1,050 km · 13,000 ~ 20,500 m+ · 136 hours · 110 riders
The little sister of the legendary Classic has grown up to become the ultimate middle ground. Lite keeps the core safety standards of the saga and offers the perfect mix of dedicated bike paths and stunning alpine scenery. The same celebrated Lite, upgraded.
Monaco di Baviera Classic IV: The Original. The Classic. The Legendary.
19 June 2027 · Munich, Germany · 1,350 ~ 1,600 km · 23,500 ~ 32,000 m+ · 200 hours · 110 riders
The original unsupported ultracycling challenge through the Alps and Dolomites, now in its fourth chapter. A legendary journey where beauty and brutality meet across some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes: the true spirit of ultracycling.
The Great Crossing Epic II: From Beer Steins to the Fountain of Wine
18 July 2027 · Munich (DE) – Ayegui (ES) · 2,050 ~ 2,200 km · 34,500 ~ 42,000 m+ · 290 hours · 110 riders
The ultimate adventure across Europe, linking the Alps, Mont Ventoux and the Pyrenees in one monumental ride. A journey through landscapes that could belong to different worlds, where legends are written between Bavarian beer and the fountain of wine in Navarra.
Holy (Shit) Alps Conquest II: Climb. Cry. Selfie. Repeat.
14 August 2027 · Girona (ES) – Munich (DE) · 1,950 ~ 2,200 km · 33,000 ~ 42,000 m+ · 300 hours · 110 riders
The second chapter of a hymn to the Alps like no other. One epic climb after another, rewarded with breathtaking scenery and views that make you stop and feel lucky to be there. An adventure that breaks you, rewards you and stays with you forever.
Which Ultracycling Event Is Right for You?
First ultra-distance event: Monaco di Baviera Sprint (650 ~ 725 km).
Stepping up to 1,000 km: Monaco di Baviera Lite II or Reinu d’Asturies Paraisu.
The legendary Alps and Dolomites experience: Monaco di Baviera Classic IV.
Crossing a continent: The Great Crossing Epic II or Holy (Shit) Alps Conquest II.
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