Festival Cavalls del Vent vs Ultra Pirineu

Festival Cavalls del Vent (84km, 5600m D+) vs Ultra Pirineu (100km, 6400m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Festival Cavalls del Vent Advanced

Festival Cavalls del Vent

Bagà, Catalonia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Ultra Pirineu Elite

Ultra Pirineu

Bagà, Catalonia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

Festival Cavalls del Vent Ultra Pirineu
Date 20 June 2026 3 October 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Elite
Max elevation gain 5,600m D+ 6,400m D+
Max ITRA 4 6
UTMB Category 100K 100M

Distances — Festival Cavalls del Vent

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
Cavalls del Vent OPEN 84 5,600 4 24h
Cavalls del Vent HALF 38 2,570 2 24h
Cavalls del Vent Dégustation 28 2,000 — —

Distances — Ultra Pirineu

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
Ultra 100K 100 6,400 6 27h
Marathon 54K 54 3,800 4 14h
Trail 30K 30 1,800 2 9h

Logistics & costs

Festival Cavalls del Vent Ultra Pirineu
Location Bagà, Catalonia Bagà, Catalonia
Distance between venues 0 km
Registration opens — 1 April 2026
Registration closes — 15 September 2026
Mandatory Gear 7 mandatory items 8 mandatory items
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Registration

Festival Cavalls del Vent

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Ultra Pirineu

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Accommodation

Festival Cavalls del Vent

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Ultra Pirineu

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Gear

Festival Cavalls del Vent

Ultra Pirineu

Nutrition

Festival Cavalls del Vent

Ultra Pirineu

Transport

Festival Cavalls del Vent

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Ultra Pirineu

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Car Rental

Festival Cavalls del Vent

Ultra Pirineu

Insurance

Festival Cavalls del Vent

No recommendations

Ultra Pirineu

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Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Pirineu is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Festival Cavalls del Vent. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Pirineu 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, Festival Cavalls del Vent or Ultra Pirineu?
Festival Cavalls del Vent has Advanced difficulty with up to 5,600m elevation gain, while Ultra Pirineu is Elite with up to 6,400m D+. The maximum distance is 84km for Festival Cavalls del Vent and 100km for Ultra Pirineu.
When does each race take place?
Festival Cavalls del Vent takes place in June and Ultra Pirineu in October.
How many distances does each race offer?
Festival Cavalls del Vent offers 3 distances and Ultra Pirineu offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Festival Cavalls del Vent is classified as Mountain and Ultra Pirineu as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Festival Cavalls del Vent requires 7 mandatory items and Ultra Pirineu requires 8. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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