Festival Cavalls del Vent 2026
Recommended gear
High-mountain route across ridges and technical trails in the Cadí-Moixeró. Be prepared for changing weather.
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 Festival Cavalls del Vent organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.
- ✓frontal — Mandatory for the OPEN (night sections)
- ✓cortavientos
- ✓camiseta termica — June nights on the Cadí ridges can drop below 5°C
- ✓silbato
- ✓manta termica
- ✓telefono
- ✓vaso — Bring-your-own-cup policy at the huts
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
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
Hoka
Hoka Speedgoat 7
The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
Strengths
- +Max Hoka cushioning: protects your legs over long distances
- +Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs: reliable grip in mud and rock
- +Snug, lightweight Matryx upper
- +The most battle-tested model in ultra trail running worldwide
Watch out for
- −High stack: less stable for those who want more ground feel
- −Toe box a bit narrow for wide feet
Specific tips for Festival Cavalls del Vent
- •Shoes with grip on limestone and dirt: Contagrip or Vibram soles
- •Poles highly recommended to manage the 5,600m of elevation gain
- •Headlamp mandatory: the OPEN involves night sections
- •Windbreaker and thermal layer: Cadí ridges exceed 2,400m
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