Desafío Trail Templario vs Xtreme Higa de Monreal
Desafío Trail Templario (20km, 0m D+) vs Xtreme Higa de Monreal (21km, 1145m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Intermediate Desafío Trail Templario
Las Navas del Marqués, Ávila, Castile and Leon
Intermediate Physical profile
| Desafío Trail Templario | Xtreme Higa de Monreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 22 March 2026 | 3 May 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Max elevation gain | 0m D+ | 1,145m D+ |
Distances — Desafío Trail Templario
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Trail Templario 20K | 20 | 0 |
| Sprint Trail 11K | 11 | 0 |
Distances — Xtreme Higa de Monreal
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xtreme Larga 21K | 21 | 1,145 | 3h30 |
| Xtreme Corta 12K | 12 | 556 | 2h |
Logistics & costs
| Desafío Trail Templario | Xtreme Higa de Monreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Las Navas del Marqués, Ávila, Castile and Leon | Monreal, Navarre |
| Distance between venues | 330 km | |
| Registration opens | — | 16 March 2026 |
| Registration closes | — | 27 April 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 2 mandatory items | 4 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Desafío Trail Templario
No recommendations
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
No recommendations
Accommodation
Desafío Trail Templario
No recommendations
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
No recommendations
Gear
Desafío Trail Templario
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon Soft Flask 150 mlSalomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for bothGore Wear
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for bothGore Wear
Nutrition
Desafío Trail Templario
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
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Maurten Gel 100Maurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
Transport
Desafío Trail Templario
No recommendations
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
No recommendations
Car Rental
Desafío Trail Templario
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Recommended for both
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
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Recommended for both
Insurance
Desafío Trail Templario
No recommendations
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
No recommendations
Body Care
Desafío Trail Templario
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
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Salomon Cross VisorSalomon
Sun Protection
Desafío Trail Templario
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Xtreme Higa de Monreal is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Desafío Trail Templario. In terms of elevation gain, Xtreme Higa de Monreal 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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Plan your race
Compare Spain's best trail running races side by side. Analyze distances, elevation, registration prices, mandatory gear and the complete Pack 360 to make the best decision.