Cross de Las Dehesas vs Cross de los 3 Refugios

Cross de Las Dehesas (29km, 1900m 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?

Cross de Las Dehesas Advanced

Cross de Las Dehesas

Cercedilla, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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Cross de los 3 Refugios Advanced

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de Las Dehesas Cross de los 3 Refugios
Date 27 September 2026 1 November 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,900m D+ 1,700m D+

Distances — Cross de Las Dehesas

Name Km D+
Cross de Las Dehesas 29 1,900
Trail Dehesas de la Fuenfría 15.2 960

Distances — Cross de los 3 Refugios

Name Km D+
Cross de los 3 Refugios 24 1,700
Cross de los 3 Refugios Junior 18 1,200

Logistics & costs

Cross de Las Dehesas Cross de los 3 Refugios
Location Cercedilla, Community of Madrid Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 16 km
Registration opens 1 May 2026 25 August 2026
Registration closes 7 September 2026 26 October 2026
Mandatory Gear 3 mandatory items 5 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Accommodation

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Gear

Cross de Las Dehesas

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Nutrition

Cross de Las Dehesas

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Transport

Cross de Las Dehesas

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Car Rental

Cross de Las Dehesas

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Insurance

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Body Care

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

Sun Protection

Cross de Las Dehesas

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Cross de Las Dehesas 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 Las Dehesas 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 Las Dehesas or Cross de los 3 Refugios?
Cross de Las Dehesas has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,900m elevation gain, while Cross de los 3 Refugios is Advanced with up to 1,700m D+. The maximum distance is 29km for Cross de Las Dehesas and 24km for Cross de los 3 Refugios.
When does each race take place?
Cross de Las Dehesas takes place in September and Cross de los 3 Refugios in November.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de Las Dehesas offers 2 distances and Cross de los 3 Refugios offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de Las Dehesas is classified as Mountain and Cross de los 3 Refugios as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de Las Dehesas requires 3 mandatory items and Cross de los 3 Refugios requires 5. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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