Kangas Mountain vs Ultra Montseny
Kangas Mountain (58km, 3500m D+) vs Ultra Montseny (80km, 4868m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Physical profile
| Kangas Mountain | Ultra Montseny | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 28 February 2026 | 11 April 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 3,500m D+ | 4,868m D+ |
| UTMB Category | 50K | — |
Distances — Kangas Mountain
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Trail | 58 | 3,500 | — |
| Original Trail | 33 | 2,000 | 7h30 |
| Half Trail | 21 | 1,400 | — |
| Speed Trail | 12 | 550 | — |
Distances — Ultra Montseny
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra 80K | 80 | 4,868 | 24h |
| Montseny 55K | 55 | 3,079 | 16h |
| Trail 32K | 32 | 1,218 | 10h |
Logistics & costs
| Kangas Mountain | Ultra Montseny | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cangas de Onís, Asturias | Viladrau, Catalonia |
| Distance between venues | 637 km | |
| Registration opens | 16 September 2025 | 1 October 2025 |
| Registration closes | 28 January 2026 | 5 April 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 7 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Kangas Mountain
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Accommodation
Kangas Mountain
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Gear
Kangas Mountain
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for bothGore Wear
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Petzl Actik CoreRecommended for bothPetzl
Ultra Montseny
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Petzl Actik CoreRecommended for both
Petzl
- Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for both
Gore Wear
Nutrition
Kangas Mountain
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Ultra Montseny
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
Kangas Mountain
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Car Rental
Kangas Mountain
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Montseny
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Kangas Mountain
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Body Care
Kangas Mountain
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Buff ThermonetBuff
Ultra Montseny
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Kangas Mountain
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Montseny
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Montseny is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Kangas Mountain. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Montseny 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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