Ultra Trail Gredos vs Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Ultra Trail Gredos (71km, 2322m 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 Trail GredosAdvanced

Ultra Trail Gredos

Hoyos del Espino, Ávila, Castile and Leon

Mountain6 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 Trail GredosUltra-Trail Guara Somontano
Date19 September 20263 October 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyAdvancedAdvanced
Max elevation gain2,322m D+4,700m D+

Distances — Ultra Trail Gredos

NameKmD+
Ultra de Gredos 71K712,322
Gran Trail de Gredos 54K541,341
Maratón de Gredos 43K431,347
Skyline de Gredos 33K33691
Media Maratón de Gredos 20K20472
10K de Gredos10168

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 Trail GredosUltra-Trail Guara Somontano
LocationHoyos del Espino, Ávila, Castile and LeonAlquézar, Huesca, Aragon
Distance between venues480 km
Registration opens—6 February 2026
Registration closes19 August 2026—
Mandatory Gear4 mandatory items7 mandatory items
Official websiteVisitVisit

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Registration

Ultra Trail Gredos

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Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

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Accommodation

Ultra Trail Gredos

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Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

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Gear

Ultra Trail Gredos

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Nutrition

Ultra Trail Gredos

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Transport

Ultra Trail Gredos

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Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

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Car Rental

Ultra Trail Gredos

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Insurance

Ultra Trail Gredos

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Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

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Body Care

Ultra Trail Gredos

Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano

Sun Protection

Ultra Trail Gredos

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 Trail Gredos. 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 Trail Gredos or Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano?
Ultra Trail Gredos has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,322m elevation gain, while Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano is Advanced with up to 4,700m D+. The maximum distance is 71km for Ultra Trail Gredos and 82km for Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano.
When does each race take place?
Ultra Trail Gredos takes place in September and Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano in October.
How many distances does each race offer?
Ultra Trail Gredos offers 6 distances and Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano offers 4.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Ultra Trail Gredos is classified as Mountain and Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Ultra Trail Gredos requires 4 mandatory items and Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano requires 7. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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