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 DehesasAdvanced

Cross de Las Dehesas

Cercedilla, Community of Madrid

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

Cross de Las DehesasCross de los 3 Refugios
Date27 September 20261 November 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyAdvancedAdvanced
Max elevation gain1,900m D+1,700m D+

Distances — Cross de Las Dehesas

NameKmD+
Cross de Las Dehesas291,900
Trail Dehesas de la Fuenfría15.2960

Distances — Cross de los 3 Refugios

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

Logistics & costs

Cross de Las DehesasCross de los 3 Refugios
LocationCercedilla, Community of MadridManzanares el Real, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues16 km
Registration opens1 May 202625 August 2026
Registration closes7 September 202626 October 2026
Mandatory Gear3 mandatory items5 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de Las Dehesas

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Accommodation

Cross de Las Dehesas

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Gear

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

Nutrition

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Transport

Cross de Las Dehesas

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Car Rental

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Insurance

Cross de Las Dehesas

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Terrain and elevation

Both races share the same terrain classification (Mountain). On its longest distance, Cross de los 3 Refugios climbs around 71m per km versus 66m/km on the other race — the higher that ratio, the steeper and more technical the climbs tend to be.

Location and travel

Cross de Las Dehesas and Cross de los 3 Refugios both take place in Community of Madrid, about 16km apart in a straight line — close enough to scout one course while training for the other, or fold both into a single trip.

Entry price

Cross de los 3 Refugios is the cheaper entry, starting from €15 versus €24 for Cross de Las Dehesas — a €9 gap on the entry-level distance.

Time of year

Cross de Las Dehesas runs in September and Cross de los 3 Refugios in November, so both fit in the same season if you want to race them separately. Cross de Las Dehesas falls right in its region's recommended window. Cross de los 3 Refugios falls right in its region's recommended window.

Mandatory gear

2 items overlap between both mandatory gear lists. Cross de Las Dehesas additionally requires Trail shoes; Cross de los 3 Refugios additionally requires Waterproof jacket, Emergency whistle, Emergency blanket.

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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