Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race 2026

Recommended gear

high mountain terrain 34.92km · 4,038m D+ Advanced 10°C – 23°C

A very demanding mountain race on karst terrain with 4,038 m of elevation gain in just 35 km. The terrain is technical and rocky with steep climbs and descents.

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.

Recommended products

Salomon

Race pick

Salomon Speedcross 6

★★★★½ 4.5

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

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Black Diamond

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

★★★★½ 4.7

Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.

Strengths

+ High-quality carbon, ultralight (137 g per pole in 110 cm)
+ Compact 33 cm folded length: fits any ultra pack
+ Lightning-fast Z-pole deployment in a single move
+ Non-slip EVA grip even with sweaty hands

Watch out for

− Fixed sizes, not adjustable
− Carbon = more fragile than aluminum in hard falls

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Altra

Altra Lone Peak 9

★★★★½ 4.5

Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.

Strengths