Ultra Montaña Palentina vs Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Ultra Montaña Palentina (65km, 4500m D+) vs Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano (82km, 4700m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Ultra Montaña PalentinaAdvanced

Ultra Montaña Palentina

Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon

Mountain5 modalities
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Ultra-Trail Guara SomontanoAdvanced

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Alquézar, Huesca, Aragon

Mountain4 modalities
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Physical profile

Ultra Montaña PalentinaUltra-Trail Guara Somontano
Date12 September 20263 October 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyAdvancedAdvanced
Max elevation gain4,500m D+4,700m D+
Max ITRA4—

Distances — Ultra Montaña Palentina

NameKmD+ITRAMax Time
Ultra Montaña Palentina 65K654,500418h
Maratón Montaña Palentina 44K443,51039h
Trail Fuentes Carrionas 21K211,15015h
Start Trail 6K6300——
Young Trail 6K6300——

Distances — Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

NameKmD+Max Time
UTGS 82K824,70022h
Vuelta a Sevil 48K482,50012h
Trail del Vero 30K301,4008h
Trail Alquézar Rosado 17K178504h

Logistics & costs

Ultra Montaña PalentinaUltra-Trail Guara Somontano
LocationCamporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and LeonAlquézar, Huesca, Aragon
Distance between venues404 km
Registration opens—6 February 2026
Registration closes8 September 2026—
Mandatory Gear6 mandatory items7 mandatory items
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Registration

Ultra Montaña Palentina

No recommendations

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

No recommendations

Accommodation

Ultra Montaña Palentina

No recommendations

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

No recommendations

Gear

Ultra Montaña Palentina

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Nutrition

Ultra Montaña Palentina

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Transport

Ultra Montaña Palentina

No recommendations

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

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Car Rental

Ultra Montaña Palentina

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Insurance

Ultra Montaña Palentina

No recommendations

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

No recommendations

Body Care

Ultra Montaña Palentina

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Sun Protection

Ultra Montaña Palentina

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Ultra Montaña Palentina. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.

Frequently asked questions

Which is harder, Ultra Montaña Palentina or Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano?
Ultra Montaña Palentina has Advanced difficulty with up to 4,500m elevation gain, while Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano is Advanced with up to 4,700m D+. The maximum distance is 65km for Ultra Montaña Palentina and 82km for Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano.
When does each race take place?
Ultra Montaña Palentina takes place in September and Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano in October.
How many distances does each race offer?
Ultra Montaña Palentina offers 5 distances and Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano offers 4.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Ultra Montaña Palentina is classified as Mountain and Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Ultra Montaña Palentina requires 6 mandatory items and Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano requires 7. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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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.