Cross de los 3 Refugios vs Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

Cross de los 3 Refugios (24km, 1700m D+) vs Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa (24.25km, 1650m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Cross de los 3 Refugios Advanced

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa Advanced

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

Unzué, Navarre

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de los 3 Refugios Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa
Date 1 November 2026 16 May 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,700m D+ 1,650m D+

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

Distances — Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

Name Km D+ Max Time
Haritza 24.25 1,650 5h
Artea 11 550 2h

Logistics & costs

Cross de los 3 Refugios Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa
Location Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid Unzué, Navarre
Distance between venues 285 km
Registration opens 25 August 2026 1 March 2026
Registration closes 26 October 2026 10 May 2026
Mandatory Gear 5 mandatory items 1 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

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Accommodation

Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

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Gear

Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Nutrition

Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Transport

Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Car Rental

Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Insurance

Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

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Body Care

Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Sun Protection

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa 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 los 3 Refugios 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 los 3 Refugios or Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa?
Cross de los 3 Refugios has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,700m elevation gain, while Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa is Advanced with up to 1,650m D+. The maximum distance is 24km for Cross de los 3 Refugios and 24.25km for Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa.
When does each race take place?
Cross de los 3 Refugios takes place in November and Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa in May.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de los 3 Refugios offers 2 distances and Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de los 3 Refugios is classified as Mountain and Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de los 3 Refugios requires 5 mandatory items and Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa requires 1. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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