Basajaun Trail Race vs Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
Basajaun Trail Race (43km, 2550m D+) vs Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí (42km, 2800m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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ElitePhysical profile
| Basajaun Trail Race | Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 17 October 2026 | 27 June 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Elite |
| Max elevation gain | 2,550m D+ | 2,800m D+ |
Distances — Basajaun Trail Race
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| BTR 43K | 43 | 2,550 |
| BTR 23K | 23 | 1,350 |
| BTR 13K | 13 | 700 |
Distances — Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon 42K | 42 | 2,800 | 12h |
| Sky 24K | 24 | 1,900 | 7h |
| Speed 12K | 12 | 500 | 3h |
Logistics & costs
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
No recommendations
Accommodation
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
No recommendations
Gear
Basajaun Trail Race
Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for bothGore Wear
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for both
Gore Wear
Nutrition
Basajaun Trail Race
Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Transport
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
No recommendations
Car Rental
Basajaun Trail Race
Recommended for both
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
No recommendations
Body Care
Basajaun Trail Race
Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
Salomon Cross VisorSalomon
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
No recommendations
Sun Protection
Basajaun Trail Race
Recommended for both
Recommended for both
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Terrain and elevation
Both races share the same terrain classification (Mountain). On its longest distance, Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí climbs around 67m per km versus 59m/km on the other race — the higher that ratio, the steeper and more technical the climbs tend to be.
Location and travel
Basajaun Trail Race (Navarre) and Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí (Catalonia) sit roughly 237km apart — worth factoring into travel plans if you're weighing both for the same season.
Entry price
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí starts from €30 for its shortest distance; Basajaun Trail Race hasn't published pricing yet.
Time of year
Basajaun Trail Race runs in October and Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí in June, so both fit in the same season if you want to race them separately. Basajaun Trail Race falls right in its region's recommended window. Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí falls right in its region's recommended window.
Mandatory gear
1 item overlap between both mandatory gear lists. Basajaun Trail Race additionally requires agua-500ml; Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí additionally requires cortavientos, silbato, manta-termica and 1 more.
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Basajaun Trail Race is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí. In terms of elevation gain, Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.
Frequently asked questions
Which is harder, Basajaun Trail Race or Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí?
When does each race take place?
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