Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets vs HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets (105km, 6760m D+) vs HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB (163km, 10000m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Elite
Elite Physical profile
| Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets | HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 16 July 2026 | 3 July 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Elite | Elite |
| Max elevation gain | 6,760m D+ | 10,000m D+ |
| UTMB Category | 100M | 100M |
Distances — Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Trail Aneto-Posets 105K | 105 | 6,760 | 36h |
| Vuelta al Aneto 55K | 55 | 3,630 | 18h |
| Maratón de las Tucas 42K | 42 | 2,500 | 12h |
| Vuelta a Cerler 27K | 27 | 1,250 | — |
| Vuelta al Molino de Cerler 11K | 11 | 460 | — |
| KV Aneto-Posets | 5.4 | 980 | — |
Distances — HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDA 163K | 163 | 10,000 | 48h |
| CDH 110K | 110 | 6,400 | 28h |
| TDL 75K | 75 | 5,100 | 20h |
| PDA 55K | 55 | 3,300 | 14h |
| EXP 32K | 32 | 2,100 | 7h15 |
| SKY 18K | 18 | 900 | — |
| SKY Promesas 18K | 18 | 900 | — |
| Vielha 10K | 10 | 500 | — |
Logistics & costs
| Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets | HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benasque, Aragon | Vielha, Catalonia |
| Distance between venues | 25 km | |
| Registration opens | 12 January 2026 | — |
| Registration closes | 30 June 2026 | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 15 mandatory items | 12 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
No recommendations
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
No recommendations
Accommodation
Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
No recommendations
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
No recommendations
Gear
Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Recommended for both -
Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for bothSalomon
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Petzl Actik CoreRecommended for bothPetzl
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for bothSalomon
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Petzl Actik CoreRecommended for bothPetzl
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
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Recommended for both
Nutrition
Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
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Clif Bar Original Energy BarRecommended for bothClif Bar
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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SiS GO Isotonic Energy GelScience in Sport
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Clif Bar Original Energy BarRecommended for bothClif Bar
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Transport
Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
No recommendations
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
No recommendations
Car Rental
Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Insurance
Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
No recommendations
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
No recommendations
Body Care
Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
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Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for bothBuff
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Compressport ArmForce UltralightRecommended for bothCompressport
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
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Julbo AerospeedJulbo
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Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for bothBuff
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Compressport ArmForce UltralightRecommended for bothCompressport
Sun Protection
Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
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Recommended for both -
Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for bothPiz Buin
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Recommended for both
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both -
Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for bothPiz Buin
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets. In terms of elevation gain, HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB 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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