CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana 2026
Recommended gear
Mountain race with 1,200m of elevation gain over 21K through forest tracks, trails and Mediterranean scrubland. June in the Axarquía is usually hot from early morning, with intense sun from the start.
Trail shoes, hydration vests, trekking poles, waterproof jackets and the rest of the gear you need. Every recommendation is tailored to the race's specific terrain: high-altitude scree in Sierra Nevada calls for very different shoes than a forest trail in the Basque Country.
Mandatory gear required by the organisation
The CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.
- ✓ hydration capacity of at least 1L — Although there are 4 aid stations, June heat and elevation demand autonomy
- ✓ mobile phone with battery — For emergencies on remote sections of the course
- ✓ cap or visor — Recommended due to solar exposure from the 09:10 start
Recommended products
Salomon
Race pickSalomon Speedcross 6
Salomon's most versatile trail shoe, ideal for technical terrain and mud. Exceptional grip with Contagrip sole and EnergyCell+ cushioning.
Strengths
- + Agarre excepcional en barro y terreno técnico
- + Protección de puntera reforzada
- + Sistema Quicklace cómodo y rápido
- + Drenaje de agua eficiente
Watch out for
- − Durabilidad media en asfalto
- − Horma algo estrecha para pies anchos
Salomon
Race pickSalomon ADV Skin 12
Chaleco de hidratación de 12 litros con sistema SensiFit. Dos soft flasks frontales de 500 ml incluidas. Bolsillos de fácil acceso y ajuste ceñido sin rebotes.
Salomon
Race pickSalomon Soft Flask 150 ml
Vaso blando reutilizable de 150 ml para avituallamientos. Se pliega vacío, cabe en cualquier bolsillo. Válvula de mordida para beber sin parar.
Leki
Race pickLeki Ultratrail FX.One
Foldable trail running poles in 3 sections (110-130 cm). Ultralight carbon (175 g per pole), compact 38 cm folded. Speed Lock 2 locking system.
Specific tips for CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana
- • Trail shoes with good grip — there are loose dirt and rocky sections
- • Hydration vest with at least 1L — June heat between aid stations is real
- • Poles recommended to manage the 1,200m of elevation gain
- • Cap or visor de facto required — 09:10 start with sun already high
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