Alto Rey Trail vs Petaca Trail

Alto Rey Trail (21.7km, 1082m D+) vs Petaca Trail (25km, 1200m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Alto Rey Trail Intermediate

Alto Rey Trail

Bustares, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha

Mountain 2 modalities
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Petaca Trail Intermediate

Petaca Trail

Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

Alto Rey Trail Petaca Trail
Date 21 June 2025 29 March 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Intermediate Intermediate
Max elevation gain 1,082m D+ 1,200m D+

Distances — Alto Rey Trail

Name Km D+ Max Time
Alto Rey Trail 21K 21.7 1,082 5h
Alto Rey Trail 11K 11.6 586 3h

Distances — Petaca Trail

Name Km D+
Trail Largo 25K 25 1,200
Trail Corto 14K 14 600
Hiking Route 11K 11 250

Logistics & costs

Alto Rey Trail Petaca Trail
Location Bustares, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha
Distance between venues 296 km
Registration opens — —
Registration closes — —
Mandatory Gear 2 mandatory items 0 mandatory items
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Alto Rey Trail

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Petaca Trail

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Accommodation

Alto Rey Trail

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Petaca Trail

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Gear

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Nutrition

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Transport

Alto Rey Trail

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Petaca Trail

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Insurance

Alto Rey Trail

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Petaca Trail

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Sun Protection

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Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Petaca Trail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Alto Rey Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Petaca Trail is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.

Frequently asked questions

Which is harder, Alto Rey Trail or Petaca Trail?
Alto Rey Trail has Intermediate difficulty with up to 1,082m elevation gain, while Petaca Trail is Intermediate with up to 1,200m D+. The maximum distance is 21.7km for Alto Rey Trail and 25km for Petaca Trail.
When does each race take place?
Alto Rey Trail takes place in June and Petaca Trail in March.
How many distances does each race offer?
Alto Rey Trail offers 2 distances and Petaca Trail offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Alto Rey Trail is classified as Mountain and Petaca Trail as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Alto Rey Trail requires 2 mandatory items and Petaca Trail requires 0. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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Compare Spain's best trail running races side by side. Analyze distances, elevation, registration prices, mandatory gear and the complete Pack 360 to make the best decision.