Cross de Las Dehesas vs Trail Picos de la Demanda

Cross de Las Dehesas (29km, 1900m D+) vs Trail Picos de la Demanda (35km, 2300m 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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Trail Picos de la Demanda Advanced

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Ezcaray, La Rioja

Mountain 4 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de Las Dehesas Trail Picos de la Demanda
Date 27 September 2026 12 September 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,900m D+ 2,300m 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 — Trail Picos de la Demanda

Name Km D+ Max Time
35K Trail 35 2,300 8h
24K Trail 24 1,200 5h
10K Trail 10.5 450 3h
Nocturna by Irier 7 350 2h

Logistics & costs

Cross de Las Dehesas Trail Picos de la Demanda
Location Cercedilla, Community of Madrid Ezcaray, La Rioja
Distance between venues 195 km
Registration opens 1 May 2026 —
Registration closes 7 September 2026 —
Mandatory Gear 3 mandatory items 5 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Accommodation

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Gear

Cross de Las Dehesas

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Nutrition

Cross de Las Dehesas

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Transport

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Car Rental

Cross de Las Dehesas

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Insurance

Cross de Las Dehesas

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Body Care

Cross de Las Dehesas

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Sun Protection

Cross de Las Dehesas

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Trail Picos de la Demanda is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Cross de Las Dehesas. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Picos de la Demanda 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 Trail Picos de la Demanda?
Cross de Las Dehesas has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,900m elevation gain, while Trail Picos de la Demanda is Advanced with up to 2,300m D+. The maximum distance is 29km for Cross de Las Dehesas and 35km for Trail Picos de la Demanda.
When does each race take place?
Cross de Las Dehesas takes place in September and Trail Picos de la Demanda in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de Las Dehesas offers 2 distances and Trail Picos de la Demanda offers 4.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de Las Dehesas is classified as Mountain and Trail Picos de la Demanda as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de Las Dehesas requires 3 mandatory items and Trail Picos de la Demanda requires 5. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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