Cross de los 3 Refugios vs Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Cross de los 3 Refugios (24km, 1700m D+) vs Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca (7.3km, 1010m 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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Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca Advanced

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Navacerrada, Community of Madrid

Vertical Km 1 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de los 3 Refugios Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca
Date 1 November 2026 7 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Vertical Km
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,700m D+ 1,010m 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 — Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Name Km D+
Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca 7.3 1,010

Logistics & costs

Cross de los 3 Refugios Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca
Location Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid Navacerrada, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 10 km
Registration opens 25 August 2026 15 March 2026
Registration closes 26 October 2026 5 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 5 mandatory items 3 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

No recommendations

Accommodation

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

No recommendations

Gear

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Nutrition

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Transport

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

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Car Rental

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Insurance

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

No recommendations

Body Care

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Sun Protection

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Cross de los 3 Refugios is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca. 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 Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca?
Cross de los 3 Refugios has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,700m elevation gain, while Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca is Advanced with up to 1,010m D+. The maximum distance is 24km for Cross de los 3 Refugios and 7.3km for Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca.
When does each race take place?
Cross de los 3 Refugios takes place in November and Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de los 3 Refugios offers 2 distances and Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca offers 1.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de los 3 Refugios is classified as Mountain and Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca as Vertical Km.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de los 3 Refugios requires 5 mandatory items and Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca requires 3. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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