Basajaun Trail Race vs Trail Picos de la Demanda

Basajaun Trail Race (43km, 2550m 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?

Basajaun Trail Race Advanced

Basajaun Trail Race

Galdeano, Navarre

Mountain 3 modalities
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Trail Picos de la Demanda Advanced

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Ezcaray, La Rioja

Mountain 4 modalities
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Physical profile

Basajaun Trail Race Trail Picos de la Demanda
Date 17 October 2026 12 September 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 2,550m D+ 2,300m D+

Distances — Basajaun Trail Race

Name Km D+
BTR 43K 43 2,550
BTR 23K 23 1,350
BTR 13K 13 700

Distances — Trail Picos de la Demanda

Name Km D+ Max Time
35K Trail 35 2,300 8h
24K Trail 24 1,200 5h
10K Trail 10.5 450 3h
Nocturna by Irier 7 350 2h

Logistics & costs

Basajaun Trail Race Trail Picos de la Demanda
Location Galdeano, Navarre Ezcaray, La Rioja
Distance between venues 89 km
Registration opens — —
Registration closes — —
Mandatory Gear 2 mandatory items 5 mandatory items
Official website Visit Visit

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Registration

Basajaun Trail Race

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Accommodation

Basajaun Trail Race

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Gear

Basajaun Trail Race

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Nutrition

Basajaun Trail Race

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Transport

Basajaun Trail Race

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Car Rental

Basajaun Trail Race

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Insurance

Basajaun Trail Race

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Body Care

Basajaun Trail Race

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Sun Protection

Basajaun Trail Race

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Basajaun Trail Race is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Trail Picos de la Demanda. In terms of elevation gain, Basajaun Trail Race 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, Basajaun Trail Race or Trail Picos de la Demanda?
Basajaun Trail Race has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,550m elevation gain, while Trail Picos de la Demanda is Advanced with up to 2,300m D+. The maximum distance is 43km for Basajaun Trail Race and 35km for Trail Picos de la Demanda.
When does each race take place?
Basajaun Trail Race takes place in October and Trail Picos de la Demanda in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Basajaun Trail Race offers 3 distances and Trail Picos de la Demanda offers 4.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Basajaun Trail Race is classified as Mountain and Trail Picos de la Demanda as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Basajaun Trail Race 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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