Cross de Cuerda Larga vs Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Cross de Cuerda Larga (26km, 1500m D+) vs Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca (7.3km, 1010m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Cross de Cuerda Larga Advanced

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid

Mountain 1 modalities
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Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca Advanced

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Navacerrada, Community of Madrid

Vertical Km 1 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de Cuerda Larga Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca
Date 31 May 2026 7 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Vertical Km
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,500m D+ 1,010m D+

Distances — Cross de Cuerda Larga

Name Km D+
Cross de Cuerda Larga 26 1,500

Distances — Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Name Km D+
Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca 7.3 1,010

Logistics & costs

Cross de Cuerda Larga Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca
Location Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid Navacerrada, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 20 km
Registration opens 15 March 2026 15 March 2026
Registration closes 27 May 2026 5 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 5 mandatory items 3 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de Cuerda Larga

No recommendations

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

No recommendations

Accommodation

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

No recommendations

Gear

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Nutrition

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Transport

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

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Car Rental

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Insurance

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

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Body Care

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Sun Protection

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Cross de Cuerda Larga is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca. In terms of elevation gain, Cross de Cuerda Larga 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, Cross de Cuerda Larga or Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca?
Cross de Cuerda Larga has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,500m elevation gain, while Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca is Advanced with up to 1,010m D+. The maximum distance is 26km for Cross de Cuerda Larga and 7.3km for Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca.
When does each race take place?
Cross de Cuerda Larga takes place in May and Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de Cuerda Larga offers 1 distances and Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca offers 1.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de Cuerda Larga is classified as Mountain and Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca as Vertical Km.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de Cuerda Larga requires 5 mandatory items and Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca requires 3. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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