Festival Cavalls del Vent vs Ultra Sierra Nevada

Festival Cavalls del Vent (84km, 5600m D+) vs Ultra Sierra Nevada (100km, 6200m 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 Sierra Nevada Advanced

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Granada, Andalusia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

Festival Cavalls del Vent Ultra Sierra Nevada
Date 20 June 2026 11 July 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 5,600m D+ 6,200m D+
Max ITRA 4 6
UTMB Category 100K —

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 Sierra Nevada

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
Ultra 100K 100 6,200 6 30h
Marathon 42K 42 2,800 3 14h
Trail 21K 21 1,200 1 7h

Logistics & costs

Festival Cavalls del Vent Ultra Sierra Nevada
Location Bagà, Catalonia Granada, Andalusia
Distance between venues 729 km
Registration opens — 1 March 2026
Registration closes — 15 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 7 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
Official website Visit Visit

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Registration

Festival Cavalls del Vent

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Accommodation

Festival Cavalls del Vent

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Gear

Festival Cavalls del Vent

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Nutrition

Festival Cavalls del Vent

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Transport

Festival Cavalls del Vent

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Car Rental

Festival Cavalls del Vent

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Insurance

Festival Cavalls del Vent

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Body Care

Festival Cavalls del Vent

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Sun Protection

Festival Cavalls del Vent

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Sierra Nevada is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Festival Cavalls del Vent. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada?
Festival Cavalls del Vent has Advanced difficulty with up to 5,600m elevation gain, while Ultra Sierra Nevada is Advanced with up to 6,200m D+. The maximum distance is 84km for Festival Cavalls del Vent and 100km for Ultra Sierra Nevada.
When does each race take place?
Festival Cavalls del Vent takes place in June and Ultra Sierra Nevada in July.
How many distances does each race offer?
Festival Cavalls del Vent offers 3 distances and Ultra Sierra Nevada offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Festival Cavalls del Vent is classified as Mountain and Ultra Sierra Nevada as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Festival Cavalls del Vent requires 7 mandatory items and Ultra Sierra Nevada requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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