Ultra Trail Gredos 2026
Recommended gear
Granite mountain terrain in the Sierra de Gredos. Courses exceed 2,000 meters with technical terrain. September can bring heat in the valleys and cold at the peaks.
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
🌧️ 37% chance of rain — a waterproof jacket is a must.
Mandatory gear required by the organisation
The Ultra Trail Gredos organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.
- ✓ waterproof windbreaker — Recommended. Conditions in the Sierra de Gredos can change rapidly above 2,000 meters.
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- ✓ mobile phone — Mandatory with charged battery.
- ✓ cup or container — Mandatory. No disposable cups at 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
Petzl
Race pickPetzl Actik Core
Frontal recargable de 600 lúmenes con batería Core incluida. Compatible con pilas AAA. Modo rojo para preservar la visión nocturna. Ideal para ultras con tramos nocturnos.
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.
Gore Wear
Race pickGore Wear R7 GTX Shakedry
Chubasquero Gore-Tex Shakedry ultraligero (110 g). Impermeabilidad total sin membrana interior, altamente transpirable. El referente para corredores de montaña.
Specific tips for Ultra Trail Gredos
- • Trail shoes with good grip for granite and loose rock
- • Poles recommended for the longer distances
- • Headlamp for the Ultra: 7:00 start and long course
- • Waterproof windbreaker for summit sections
- • Hydration pack with enough water capacity: the sierra can be hot in September
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