Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí 2026
Recommended gear
High mountain race in the Pyrenees with technical sections and significant elevation gain. In June, summits may still have snow.
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
🌧️40% chance of rain — a waterproof jacket is a must.
Mandatory gear required by the organisation
The Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.
- ✓cortavientos — Mandatory for all distances
- ✓telefono
- ✓silbato
- ✓manta termica
- ✓vaso — No disposable cups race
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
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.
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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.
View on AmazonSpecific tips for Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
- •Shoes with good grip on rock and wet terrain
- •Poles highly recommended for the 42K Marathon (2,800m D+)
- •Windbreaker or light rain jacket: weather changes fast at altitude
- •Sun protection: June in the mountains means high UV radiation
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