Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race vs Trail Laxe dos Bolos
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race (26km, 1500m D+) vs Trail Laxe dos Bolos (43km, 2300m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Intermediate Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura
Intermediate Physical profile
| Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race | Trail Laxe dos Bolos | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 19 April 2026 | 15 March 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Max elevation gain | 1,500m D+ | 2,300m D+ |
Distances — Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| CxM Garganta de los Infiernos 26K | 26 | 1,500 |
Distances — Trail Laxe dos Bolos
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Trail 43K | 43 | 2,300 |
| Trail 20K | 20 | 1,050 |
| Trail 8K | 8 | 400 |
Logistics & costs
| Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race | Trail Laxe dos Bolos | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura | Caldas de Reis, Pontevedra, Galicia |
| Distance between venues | 357 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | — | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 0 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
No recommendations
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
No recommendations
Accommodation
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
No recommendations
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
No recommendations
Gear
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
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Lifesystems Thermal BlanketLifesystems
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Fox 40 ClassicFox 40
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
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Petzl Actik CorePetzl
Nutrition
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
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Clif Bar Original Energy BarRecommended for bothClif Bar
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
- Clif Bar Original Energy BarRecommended for both
Clif Bar
- Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for both
Gourmet Latino
Transport
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
No recommendations
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
No recommendations
Car Rental
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
No recommendations
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
No recommendations
Body Care
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
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Compressport ArmForce UltralightCompressport
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
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After Bite Xtra GelAfter Bite
Sun Protection
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Trail Laxe dos Bolos is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Laxe dos Bolos 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.