Alto Rey Trail vs Trail Heróica Sacra

Alto Rey Trail (21.7km, 1082m D+) vs Trail Heróica Sacra (33km, 1800m 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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Trail Heróica Sacra Advanced

Trail Heróica Sacra

Chantada, Lugo, Galicia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

Alto Rey Trail Trail Heróica Sacra
Date 21 June 2025 27 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Intermediate Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,082m D+ 1,800m 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 — Trail Heróica Sacra

Name Km D+
Trail Largo 33 1,800
Trail Medio 23 1,100
Trail Corto 12 550

Logistics & costs

Alto Rey Trail Trail Heróica Sacra
Location Bustares, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha Chantada, Lugo, Galicia
Distance between venues 422 km
Registration opens — —
Registration closes — —
Mandatory Gear 2 mandatory items 0 mandatory items
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Registration

Alto Rey Trail

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Accommodation

Alto Rey Trail

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

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Gear

Alto Rey Trail

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Nutrition

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Transport

Alto Rey Trail

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Car Rental

Alto Rey Trail

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Insurance

Alto Rey Trail

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

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Body Care

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Sun Protection

Alto Rey Trail

Trail Heróica Sacra

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Trail Heróica Sacra is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Alto Rey Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Heróica Sacra 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 Trail Heróica Sacra?
Alto Rey Trail has Intermediate difficulty with up to 1,082m elevation gain, while Trail Heróica Sacra is Advanced with up to 1,800m D+. The maximum distance is 21.7km for Alto Rey Trail and 33km for Trail Heróica Sacra.
When does each race take place?
Alto Rey Trail takes place in June and Trail Heróica Sacra in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Alto Rey Trail offers 2 distances and Trail Heróica Sacra offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Alto Rey Trail is classified as Mountain and Trail Heróica Sacra as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Alto Rey Trail requires 2 mandatory items and Trail Heróica Sacra 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.