Ultra Pirineu 2026
Recommended gear
A high-mountain race with technical sections and extreme elevation gain. Be prepared for cold nights.
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
🌧️ 33% chance of rain — a waterproof jacket is a must.
Mandatory gear required by the organisation
The Ultra Pirineu organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.
- ✓ bastones — Mandatory for the Ultra 100K (Required for: Ultra 100K)
- ✓ frontal — With batteries lasting more than 10 hours
- ✓ cortavientos
- ✓ camiseta termica — October nights in the Pyrenees drop below 0°C
- ✓ silbato
- ✓ manta termica
- ✓ telefono
- ✓ vaso
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
Altra
Altra Lone Peak 9
Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.
Strengths
- + Zero drop (0 mm): natural foot posture with no heel elevation
- + Wide FootShape toe box: toes splay freely with every stride
- + 25 mm cushioning: enough protection without isolating from the terrain
- + Lightweight (315 g men's, 263 g women's)
- + Breathable seamless mesh upper
Watch out for
- − 3.5 mm lugs insufficient for deep mud or wet rock
- − Not suitable for very technical terrain or skyrunning
- − Requires adaptation period if coming from high-drop shoes
Specific tips for Ultra Pirineu
- • Shoes with grip on rock and dirt: La Sportiva or Salomon
- • Poles are mandatory for the Ultra 100K
- • A headlamp with batteries lasting more than 10 hours of nighttime running
- • Thermal clothing: October nights in the Pyrenees drop below 0 degrees
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