Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí vs Pedraforca Xtrail
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí (42km, 2800m D+) vs Pedraforca Xtrail (42km, 2600m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Physical profile
| Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí | Pedraforca Xtrail | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 27 June 2026 | 5 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Elite | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,800m D+ | 2,600m D+ |
| Max ITRA | — | 2 |
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 |
Distances — Pedraforca Xtrail
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marató 42K | 42 | 2,600 | 2 | 8h |
| Trail 26K | 26 | 1,400 | 1 | 5h30 |
| Caminada 10K | 10 | 550 | — | 3h |
Logistics & costs
| Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí | Pedraforca Xtrail | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Barruera, Vall de Boí, Catalonia | Saldes, Catalonia |
| Distance between venues | 84 km | |
| Registration opens | 15 January 2026 | — |
| Registration closes | 15 June 2026 | 3 September 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 5 mandatory items | 5 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
No recommendations
Pedraforca Xtrail
No recommendations
Accommodation
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
No recommendations
Pedraforca Xtrail
No recommendations
Gear
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Recommended for both -
Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Pedraforca Xtrail
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Recommended for both
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
Nutrition
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Pedraforca Xtrail
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
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SaltStick CapsSaltStick
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
No recommendations
Pedraforca Xtrail
No recommendations
Car Rental
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Pedraforca Xtrail
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
No recommendations
Pedraforca Xtrail
No recommendations
Body Care
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
No recommendations
Pedraforca Xtrail
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Julbo AerospeedJulbo
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
Sun Protection
Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
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-
Recommended for both
Pedraforca Xtrail
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Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Piz Buin
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Pedraforca Xtrail. 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
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Plan your race
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