Ultra Montaña Palentina vs Ultra Montseny
Ultra Montaña Palentina (65km, 4500m D+) vs Ultra Montseny (80km, 4868m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Advanced Ultra Montaña Palentina
Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon
Advanced Physical profile
| Ultra Montaña Palentina | Ultra Montseny | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 12 September 2026 | 11 April 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 4,500m D+ | 4,868m D+ |
| Max ITRA | 4 | — |
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 | — | — |
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
| Ultra Montaña Palentina | Ultra Montseny | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon | Viladrau, Catalonia |
| Distance between venues | 601 km | |
| Registration opens | — | 1 October 2025 |
| Registration closes | 8 September 2026 | 5 April 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 7 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Accommodation
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Gear
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Petzl Actik CoreRecommended for bothPetzl
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for bothGore Wear
Ultra Montseny
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Petzl Actik CoreRecommended for both
Petzl
- Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for both
Gore Wear
Nutrition
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedRecommended for bothDorimed
Ultra Montseny
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- Dátiles Medjool DorimedRecommended for both
Dorimed
Transport
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Car Rental
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Montseny
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Body Care
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for bothCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourRecommended for bothLurbel
Ultra Montseny
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
- Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for both
Compeed
- Lurbel Desafío FourRecommended for both
Lurbel
Sun Protection
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Recommended for both -
Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Piz Buin
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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 Ultra Montaña Palentina. 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
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.