Axari Trail vs Trail Picos de la Demanda

Axari Trail (25km, 1550m D+) vs Trail Picos de la Demanda (35km, 2300m 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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Trail Picos de la DemandaAdvanced

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Ezcaray, La Rioja

Mountain4 modalities
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Physical profile

Axari TrailTrail Picos de la Demanda
Date13 September 202612 September 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyAdvancedAdvanced
Max elevation gain1,550m D+2,300m D+

Distances — Axari Trail

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

Distances — Trail Picos de la Demanda

NameKmD+Max Time
35K Trail352,3008h
24K Trail241,2005h
10K Trail10.54503h
Nocturna by Irier73502h

Logistics & costs

Axari TrailTrail Picos de la Demanda
LocationIdiazabal, Basque CountryEzcaray, La Rioja
Distance between venues97 km
Registration opens19 May 2026—
Registration closes——
Mandatory Gear2 mandatory items5 mandatory items
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Registration

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Accommodation

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Gear

Axari Trail

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Nutrition

Axari Trail

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Transport

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Car Rental

Axari Trail

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Insurance

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Body Care

Axari Trail

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Sun Protection

Axari Trail

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Trail Picos de la Demanda is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Axari Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Picos de la Demanda 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 Trail Picos de la Demanda?
Axari Trail has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,550m elevation gain, while Trail Picos de la Demanda is Advanced with up to 2,300m D+. The maximum distance is 25km for Axari Trail and 35km for Trail Picos de la Demanda.
When does each race take place?
Axari Trail takes place in September and Trail Picos de la Demanda in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Axari Trail offers 2 distances and Trail Picos de la Demanda offers 4.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Axari Trail is classified as Mountain and Trail Picos de la Demanda as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Axari Trail requires 2 mandatory items and Trail Picos de la Demanda requires 5. 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.