Ultra Pirineu takes place on Fri, Oct 2, 2026 in Bagà, Spain. The main route is 100 km.
- Date
- Fri, Oct 2, 2026
- Start
- Bagà 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 100 km
- Climbing
- 6,600 m
- Level
- Open to all
Salomon Ultra Pirineu is a demanding mountain ultra-endurance race crossing the high mountain sections of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park in the Catalan Pyrenees, starting and finishing in Bagà.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Ultra Pirineu demands sustained mountain climbing capacity and extreme muscular durability across 100 kilometers and 6600 meters of elevation change in the Pyrenees.
Climbing volume
The course requires negotiating 6600 meters of vertical gain over 100 kilometers, demanding relentless uphill efficiency and muscular strength.
Descent durability
Covering high mountain terrain in the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park over a 100-kilometer distance places heavy eccentric loading on the quadriceps during extended descents.
Duration management
The scale of a 100-kilometer mountain ultra requires careful pacing and metabolic control to sustain output over many hours of effort.
Given the extended duration of this 100-kilometer mountain ultra, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Ultra Pirineu is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Aug 22, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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