• 33K
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STE - Caravela Seguros Sintra Trail X'treme 33K

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

net elevation -0 m

Decision summary

STE - Caravela Seguros Sintra Trail X'treme 33K at a glance

Route ascent
1,820 m

Lower than 10% of comparable mapped races

Cut-off average pace
10:55/km

6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
59/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
41 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

STE - Caravela Seguros Sintra Trail X'treme 33K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for STE - Caravela Seguros Sintra Trail X'treme 33K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the STE - Caravela Seguros Sintra Trail X'treme 33K?

The STE - Caravela Seguros Sintra Trail X'treme 33K route has 1,820 m of ascent and 1,820 m of descent.

Where does the STE - Caravela Seguros Sintra Trail X'treme 33K route go?

The STE - Caravela Seguros Sintra Trail X'treme 33K route starts at Praça D. Fernando II, São Pedro de Sintra and finishes at Praça D. Fernando II, São Pedro de Sintra. Underfoot, expect predominantly technical mountain trails (trilhos técnicos) with steep accumulated elevation gain across the Serra de Sintra. It passes Serra de Sintra, Lagoa Azul, Barragem do Rio da Mula, Convento dos Capuchos and Vale Flor. Three competitive trail distances (33km, 23km, 13km) plus a non-competitive 8km Walk X'torical and a Kids Trail.

What should runners know on race day for the STE - Caravela Seguros Sintra Trail X'treme 33K?

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Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Waterfront
  • Historic
  • Parkland
  • Mountain
  • Forest

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Competitive

Terrain

  • Trail
Elevation character
Mountainous
Technicality
Technical
Net elevation
0 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
150
Field cap
150

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
6h00 total cutoff (intermediate cutoffs at 3h15 and 4h45)
Qualification status
No qualification required (open entry). The event held National Trail Championship (Campeonato Nacional de Trail) status in its 2018 edition but does not hold championship status in 2026.
ITRA points
2 points

Race day logistics

Aid stations
4

Access and course status

Start
Praça D. Fernando II, São Pedro de Sintra
Finish
Praça D. Fernando II, São Pedro de Sintra

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Predominantly technical mountain trails (trilhos técnicos) with steep accumulated elevation gain across the Serra de Sintra.
Landmarks
Serra de Sintra, Lagoa Azul, Barragem do Rio da Mula, Convento dos Capuchos, Vale Flor
Notable features
  • Three competitive trail distances (33km, 23km, 13km) plus a non-competitive 8km Walk X'torical and a Kids Trail
  • routes graded ATRP Grau 1-3 and carrying ITRA points. 2026 is the 9th edition

How hilly is the STE - Caravela Seguros Sintra Trail X'treme 33K?

33%10%11%12%34%
  • Steep descent 33%
  • Descent 10%
  • Flat 11%
  • Climb 12%
  • Steep climb 34%
Total ascent
1,820 m
Net elevation
−0 m
Longest climb
1,120 m at 21.2%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 19°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 59Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.