Ultra Trail Serra de Montsant 2026
Mandatory gear
The Ultra Trail Serra de Montsant organisation requires you to carry this gear during the race. Non-compliance may result in time penalties or disqualification. Always check the official rules before the race, as the list may change between editions.
Mandatory gear — Ultra Trail Serra de Montsant
| Item | Notes | Qty | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Reusable cup | Cupless race at aid stations: bring your own cup or container | 1 | All distances |
Which vest do you need for Ultra Trail Serra de Montsant?
With 63 km on the longest distance and this mandatory gear list, you need a 10-12 L vest. These are our picks:
💡Tip: check your gear several days before the race. Never use anything new on race day.
Recommended products to meet mandatory gear requirements
Salomon
MandatorySalomon Soft Flask 250 ml
Collapsible 250 ml soft flask with a high-flow valve and a wide 42 mm mouth for fast refills at aid stations. It shrinks as you drink, fits the front pocket of any vest and weighs just a few grams empty.
Strengths
- +High-flow valve: quick sips without hard biting
- +42 mm mouth, easy to refill and to drop in ice or tablets
- +Folds down to almost nothing when empty
Watch out for
- −Pricier than generic Amazon flasks
- −The valve can drip slightly if not fully closed
Salomon
Salomon 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
La Sportiva
La Sportiva Bushido III
The quintessential skyrunning shoe, built in Italy for the most demanding terrain. FriXion White outsole with Impact Brake System delivering extraordinary grip on dry and wet rock. Low profile and maximum sensitivity for precise footing on every step. Weight: 285 g. Drop: 6 mm.
Strengths
- +FriXion White outsole with Impact Brake System: exceptional grip on rock
- +Low, sensitive profile: maximum precision on technical terrain
- +Robust, durable Italian construction
- +Lightweight (285 g) for skyrunning and technical mountain
Watch out for
- −Low cushioning: uncomfortable over very long distances
- −Narrow fit, not suited for wide feet
- −Not suitable for beginners or rolling terrain
Scarpa
Scarpa Ribelle Run 2
The skyrunning shoe with mountaineering DNA: precise, stable and highly protective for steep slopes, ridgelines and rocky terrain. 6 mm lugs for rock and a firm midsole that builds confidence on technical ground. Narrow fit and rigid arch: for runners who put control ahead of ultra comfort.
Strengths
- +6 mm lugs: very high grip on rock and steep ground
- +Firm, stable midsole that builds confidence on ridges and scree
- +High foot protection against impacts and rock
- +Scarpa's mountaineering heritage: built for real mountain terrain
Watch out for
- −Narrow fit, not suited to wide feet
- −Rigid arch and midsole tire you on long distances and runnable terrain
- −Little bounce: not a shoe for fast running on smooth trails
Salomon
Salomon ADV Skin 12
Chaleco de hidratación de 12 litros con sistema SensiFit. Dos soft flasks frontales de 500 ml incluidas. Bolsillos de fácil acceso y ajuste ceñido sin rebotes.
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NNormal
NNormal Race Vest
NNormal's race vest (Kilian Jornet's brand): around 5 litres, a mono-stretch fabric that wraps the torso like a second skin with no chest straps: it fits through the fabric's own stretch. Two soft flasks included. Minimalist philosophy for vertical kilometre races, short races and runners who want to feel nothing on their back. Available in several chest sizes, with a women's-adapted cut option.
Strengths
- +Strap-free stretch-fabric fit: no chest chafing points
- +One of the lightest, least bulky race vests available
- +Sized by chest circumference, with a women's cut option
- +Two soft flasks included and a front pole holder
Watch out for
- −~5 litres: not enough for ultras with full mandatory gear
- −Sizing is critical: with no straps, a wrong size can't be corrected
- −Premium price for very limited capacity
Leki
Leki 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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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
Petzl
Petzl Swift RL
1100-lumen headlamp with Reactive Lighting: a sensor adjusts output to ambient light to stretch battery life. USB-C rechargeable battery, running-friendly headband and a moderate weight (~100 g). The premium benchmark for technical night trail running.
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Want to know more? Read our complete guide to mandatory gear for ultra trail.
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