Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos vs Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos (33km, 1900m D+) vs Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race (26km, 1500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Intermediate Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
San Leonardo de Yagüe, Castile and Leon
Intermediate Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura
Physical profile
| Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos | Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 12 April 2026 | 19 April 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Max elevation gain | 1,900m D+ | 1,500m D+ |
Distances — Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Arganza Trail 33K | 33 | 1,900 |
| Arganza Trail 21K | 21 | 1,100 |
| Arganza Trail 10K | 10 | 600 |
| Kids 5K | 5 | 250 |
Distances — Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| CxM Garganta de los Infiernos 26K | 26 | 1,500 |
Logistics & costs
| Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos | Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Leonardo de Yagüe, Castile and Leon | Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura |
| Distance between venues | 288 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | — | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 3 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
No recommendations
Accommodation
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
No recommendations
Gear
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for bothSalomon
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
- Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for both
Salomon
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Lifesystems Thermal BlanketLifesystems
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Fox 40 ClassicFox 40
Nutrition
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
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Clif Bar Original Energy BarClif Bar
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Transport
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
No recommendations
Car Rental
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
No recommendations
Body Care
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
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Compressport ArmForce UltralightCompressport
Sun Protection
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race. In terms of elevation gain, Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos 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, Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos or Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race?
When does each race take place?
How many distances does each race offer?
What type of terrain does each race have?
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Plan your race
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.