Reventón Trail vs Transvulcania
Reventón Trail (70.5km, 4079m D+) vs Transvulcania (73km, 4350m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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ElitePhysical profile
| Reventón Trail | Transvulcania | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 28 March 2026 | 9 May 2026 |
| Terrain | Trail | Ultra Trail |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Elite |
| Max elevation gain | 4,079m D+ | 4,350m D+ |
| Max ITRA | 3 | 5 |
Distances — Reventón Trail
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Trail | 70.5 | 4,079 | 3 | 14h |
| Maratón | 42.2 | 2,487 | — | 8h |
| Classic | 31.8 | 1,475 | — | 6h |
| Sprint | 17.5 | 735 | — | 4h |
| Starter | 8 | 385 | — | 2h |
| Subida a las Estrellas | 3.2 | 610 | — | 1h 30min |
Distances — Transvulcania
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultramaratón | 73 | 4,350 | 5 | 16h |
| Maratón | 43 | 1,884 | 3 | 10h |
| Media Maratón | 25 | 2,097 | 2 | 6h 30min |
| Kilómetro Vertical | 7.3 | 1,164 | — | 3h |
Logistics & costs
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Reventón Trail
No recommendations
Transvulcania
No recommendations
Accommodation
Reventón Trail
No recommendations
Transvulcania
No recommendations
Gear
Reventón Trail
Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Transvulcania
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
Nutrition
Reventón Trail
Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Transvulcania
- Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for both
Gourmet Latino
Transport
Reventón Trail
No recommendations
Transvulcania
No recommendations
Car Rental
Reventón Trail
Recommended for both
Recommended for both
Transvulcania
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Reventón Trail
No recommendations
Transvulcania
No recommendations
Body Care
Reventón Trail
Julbo AerospeedRecommended for bothJulbo
Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for bothBuff
Salomon Cross VisorRecommended for bothSalomon
Transvulcania
- Julbo AerospeedRecommended for both
Julbo
- Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for both
Buff
- Salomon Cross VisorRecommended for both
Salomon
Compressport ArmForce UltralightCompressport
Sun Protection
Reventón Trail
Recommended for both
Recommended for both
Transvulcania
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Terrain and elevation
Reventón Trail is classified as Trail, while Transvulcania is Ultra Trail — different technical demands on paper. On its longest distance, Transvulcania climbs around 60m per km versus 58m/km on the other race — the higher that ratio, the steeper and more technical the climbs tend to be.
Location and travel
Reventón Trail and Transvulcania both take place in Canary Islands, about 4km 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
Reventón Trail is the cheaper entry, starting from €25 versus €30 for Transvulcania — a €5 gap on the entry-level distance.
Time of year
Reventón Trail runs in March and Transvulcania in May, so both fit in the same season if you want to race them separately. Reventón Trail falls right in its region's recommended window. Transvulcania falls right in its region's recommended window.
Mandatory gear
6 items overlap between both mandatory gear lists. Transvulcania additionally requires chubasquero.
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Transvulcania is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Reventón Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Transvulcania 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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