Cross de los 3 Refugios vs Trail La Grajera

Cross de los 3 Refugios (24km, 1700m D+) vs Trail La Grajera (21km, 1400m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Cross de los 3 RefugiosAdvanced

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid

Mountain2 modalities
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Trail La GrajeraAdvanced

Trail La Grajera

Lantueno, Santiurde de Reinosa, Cantabria

Mountain2 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de los 3 RefugiosTrail La Grajera
Date1 November 20266 September 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyAdvancedAdvanced
Max elevation gain1,700m D+1,400m D+

Distances — Cross de los 3 Refugios

NameKmD+
Cross de los 3 Refugios241,700
Cross de los 3 Refugios Junior181,200

Distances — Trail La Grajera

NameKmD+Max Time
Trail 21K211,4005h30
Hikers 13K13500

Logistics & costs

Cross de los 3 RefugiosTrail La Grajera
LocationManzanares el Real, Community of MadridLantueno, Santiurde de Reinosa, Cantabria
Distance between venues259 km
Registration opens25 August 2026—
Registration closes26 October 2026—
Mandatory Gear5 mandatory items0 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Trail La Grajera

No recommendations

Accommodation

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Trail La Grajera

No recommendations

Gear

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Trail La Grajera

Nutrition

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Trail La Grajera

Transport

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Trail La Grajera

No recommendations

Car Rental

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Trail La Grajera

Insurance

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Trail La Grajera

No recommendations

Body Care

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Trail La Grajera

Sun Protection

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Trail La Grajera

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 Trail La Grajera. 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 Trail La Grajera?
Cross de los 3 Refugios has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,700m elevation gain, while Trail La Grajera is Advanced with up to 1,400m D+. The maximum distance is 24km for Cross de los 3 Refugios and 21km for Trail La Grajera.
When does each race take place?
Cross de los 3 Refugios takes place in November and Trail La Grajera in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de los 3 Refugios offers 2 distances and Trail La Grajera offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de los 3 Refugios is classified as Mountain and Trail La Grajera as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de los 3 Refugios requires 5 mandatory items and Trail La Grajera requires 0. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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