Axari Trail vs Cross de los 3 Refugios

Axari Trail (25km, 1550m D+) vs Cross de los 3 Refugios (24km, 1700m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Axari TrailAdvanced

Axari Trail

Idiazabal, Basque Country

Mountain2 modalities
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Cross de los 3 RefugiosAdvanced

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid

Mountain2 modalities
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Physical profile

Axari TrailCross de los 3 Refugios
Date13 September 20261 November 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyAdvancedAdvanced
Max elevation gain1,550m D+1,700m D+

Distances — Axari Trail

NameKmD+Max Time
Axari Trail 25K251,5504h
Axari Trail Txiki 16K16750—

Distances — Cross de los 3 Refugios

NameKmD+
Cross de los 3 Refugios241,700
Cross de los 3 Refugios Junior181,200

Logistics & costs

Axari TrailCross de los 3 Refugios
LocationIdiazabal, Basque CountryManzanares el Real, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues285 km
Registration opens19 May 202625 August 2026
Registration closes—26 October 2026
Mandatory Gear2 mandatory items5 mandatory items
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Registration

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Accommodation

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Gear

Axari Trail

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Nutrition

Axari Trail

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Transport

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Car Rental

Axari Trail

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Insurance

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Body Care

Axari Trail

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Sun Protection

Axari Trail

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Axari Trail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Cross de los 3 Refugios. In terms of elevation gain, Cross de los 3 Refugios 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, Axari Trail or Cross de los 3 Refugios?
Axari Trail has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,550m elevation gain, while Cross de los 3 Refugios is Advanced with up to 1,700m D+. The maximum distance is 25km for Axari Trail and 24km for Cross de los 3 Refugios.
When does each race take place?
Axari Trail takes place in September and Cross de los 3 Refugios in November.
How many distances does each race offer?
Axari Trail offers 2 distances and Cross de los 3 Refugios offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Axari Trail is classified as Mountain and Cross de los 3 Refugios as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Axari Trail requires 2 mandatory items and Cross de los 3 Refugios requires 5. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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