Cross de Las Dehesas vs CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

Cross de Las Dehesas (29km, 1900m D+) vs CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana (21km, 1200m 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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CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana Advanced

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

Frigiliana, Andalusia

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de Las Dehesas CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana
Date 27 September 2026 7 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,900m D+ 1,200m 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 — CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

Name Km D+ Max Time
CxM 21K 21 1,200 5h
Mini CxM 13K 13 600 4h

Logistics & costs

Cross de Las Dehesas CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana
Location Cercedilla, Community of Madrid Frigiliana, Andalusia
Distance between venues 440 km
Registration opens 1 May 2026 —
Registration closes 7 September 2026 3 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 3 mandatory items 3 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

No recommendations

Accommodation

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

No recommendations

Gear

Cross de Las Dehesas

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

Nutrition

Cross de Las Dehesas

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

Transport

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

No recommendations

Car Rental

Cross de Las Dehesas

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

Insurance

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

No recommendations

Body Care

Cross de Las Dehesas

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

Sun Protection

Cross de Las Dehesas

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

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 CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana. 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 CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana?
Cross de Las Dehesas has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,900m elevation gain, while CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana is Advanced with up to 1,200m D+. The maximum distance is 29km for Cross de Las Dehesas and 21km for CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana.
When does each race take place?
Cross de Las Dehesas takes place in September and CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de Las Dehesas offers 2 distances and CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de Las Dehesas is classified as Mountain and CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de Las Dehesas requires 3 mandatory items and CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana requires 3. 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.