Alto Rey Trail 2025
Recommended gear
Mountain terrain reaching 1,850m altitude. 5 PM start in June: warm in the early hours, potentially cool at higher elevations.
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.
Based on historical data from the last 10 years
🌧️30% chance of rain — a waterproof jacket is a must.
Mandatory gear required by the organisation
The Alto Rey Trail organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.
- ✓Mobile phone — With sufficient battery and emergency numbers saved
- ✓Cup or soft flask — Minimum 200ml for aid stations
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 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.
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Black Diamond
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
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
Specific tips for Alto Rey Trail
- •Trail shoes with good grip: rocky trails and loose terrain
- •Poles optional but useful for the 21K climbs
- •Hydration pack: June in Guadalajara can exceed 30°C
- •Breathable technical shirt and cap for the afternoon sun
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