Cross de Las Dehesas vs Desafío Urbión
Cross de Las Dehesas (29km, 1900m D+) vs Desafío Urbión (37km, 2600m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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AdvancedPhysical profile
| Cross de Las Dehesas | Desafío Urbión | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 27 September 2026 | 5 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 1,900m D+ | 2,600m 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 — Desafío Urbión
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Desafío Urbión 37K | 37 | 2,600 |
| Open 16.5K | 16.5 | 1,200 |
| 6K | 6 | 300 |
Logistics & costs
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Cross de Las Dehesas
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Accommodation
Cross de Las Dehesas
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Gear
Cross de Las Dehesas
Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Salomon Soft Flask 150 mlSalomon
Desafío Urbión
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Nutrition
Cross de Las Dehesas
Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
Desafío Urbión
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
Cross de Las Dehesas
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Car Rental
Cross de Las Dehesas
Recommended for both
Desafío Urbión
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Cross de Las Dehesas
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Body Care
Cross de Las Dehesas
Recommended for both
BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
Desafío Urbión
- Recommended for both
Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Cross de Las Dehesas
Desafío Urbión
Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Piz Buin
Terrain and elevation
Both races share the same terrain classification (Mountain). On its longest distance, Desafío Urbión climbs around 70m 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 (Community of Madrid) and Desafío Urbión (Castile and Leon) sit roughly 166km apart — worth factoring into travel plans if you're weighing both for the same season.
Entry price
Desafío Urbión is the cheaper entry, starting from €20 versus €24 for Cross de Las Dehesas — a €4 gap on the entry-level distance.
Time of year
Both races take place in September, so you'll have to pick one per season. Cross de Las Dehesas falls right in its region's recommended window. Desafío Urbión falls right in its region's recommended window.
Mandatory gear
The two mandatory gear lists don't overlap at all. Cross de Las Dehesas additionally requires Mobile phone, Trail shoes, Water; Desafío Urbión additionally requires cortavientos, silbato, manta-termica and 3 more.
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Desafío Urbión is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Cross de Las Dehesas. In terms of elevation gain, Desafío Urbión is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.
Frequently asked questions
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