Travesera Picos de Europa vs Ultra Montaña Palentina
Travesera Picos de Europa (72km, 5800m D+) vs Ultra Montaña Palentina (65km, 4500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Elite 
Advanced Ultra Montaña Palentina
Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon
Physical profile
| Travesera Picos de Europa | Ultra Montaña Palentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 12 September 2026 | 12 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Elite | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 5,800m D+ | 4,500m D+ |
| Max ITRA | 5 | 4 |
Distances — Travesera Picos de Europa
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travesera 72K | 72 | 5,800 | 5 | 22h |
| Machacona 36K | 36 | 2,800 | 3 | 11h |
Distances — Ultra Montaña Palentina
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Montaña Palentina 65K | 65 | 4,500 | 4 | 18h |
| Maratón Montaña Palentina 44K | 44 | 3,510 | 3 | 9h |
| Trail Fuentes Carrionas 21K | 21 | 1,150 | 1 | 5h |
| Start Trail 6K | 6 | 300 | — | — |
| Young Trail 6K | 6 | 300 | — | — |
Logistics & costs
| Travesera Picos de Europa | Ultra Montaña Palentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Potes, Cantabria | Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon |
| Distance between venues | 33 km | |
| Registration opens | 1 March 2026 | — |
| Registration closes | 15 August 2026 | 8 September 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 8 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Travesera Picos de Europa
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Accommodation
Travesera Picos de Europa
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Gear
Travesera Picos de Europa
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Ultra Montaña Palentina
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Petzl Actik CorePetzl
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Nutrition
Travesera Picos de Europa
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Maurten Gel 100Maurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
Travesera Picos de Europa
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Car Rental
Travesera Picos de Europa
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Montaña Palentina
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Travesera Picos de Europa
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Body Care
Travesera Picos de Europa
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Travesera Picos de Europa
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
-
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Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Piz Buin
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Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Travesera Picos de Europa is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Ultra Montaña Palentina. In terms of elevation gain, Travesera Picos de Europa 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
Compare Spain's best trail running races side by side. Analyze distances, elevation, registration prices, mandatory gear and the complete Pack 360 to make the best decision.