Festival Cavalls del Vent vs Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
Festival Cavalls del Vent (84km, 5600m D+) vs Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada (64km, 3000m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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AdvancedPhysical profile
| Festival Cavalls del Vent | Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 20 June 2026 | 18 April 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 5,600m D+ | 3,000m D+ |
| Max ITRA | 4 | 3 |
| 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 Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTMCD 64K | 64 | 3,000 | 3 | 14h |
| MMCD 44K | 44 | 1,744 | 2 | — |
| TMCD 23K | 23 | 969 | 1 | — |
| TMCD 11K | 11.5 | 509 | — | — |
| Start Trail 7K | 7 | 250 | — | — |
Logistics & costs
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Accommodation
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Gear
Festival Cavalls del Vent
Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
Nutrition
Festival Cavalls del Vent
Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
Maurten Gel 100Maurten
Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Car Rental
Festival Cavalls del Vent
Recommended for both
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Body Care
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
Terrain and elevation
Both races share the same terrain classification (Mountain). On its longest distance, Festival Cavalls del Vent climbs around 67m per km versus 47m/km on the other race — the higher that ratio, the steeper and more technical the climbs tend to be.
Location and travel
Festival Cavalls del Vent and Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada both take place in Catalonia, about 127km apart in a straight line — close enough to scout one course while training for the other, or fold both into a single trip.
Entry price
Neither race has published entry pricing yet — check each official website before budgeting your season.
Time of year
Festival Cavalls del Vent runs in June and Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada in April, so both fit in the same season if you want to race them separately. Festival Cavalls del Vent falls right in its region's recommended window. Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada falls right in its region's recommended window.
Mandatory gear
The two mandatory gear lists don't overlap at all. Festival Cavalls del Vent additionally requires frontal, cortavientos, camiseta-termica and 4 more; Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada additionally requires windbreaker, whistle, emergency-blanket and 3 more.
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Festival Cavalls del Vent is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada. In terms of elevation gain, Festival Cavalls del Vent is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.
Frequently asked questions
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