Gran Trail de Peñalara vs GTPE Picos de Europa

Gran Trail de Peñalara (104km, 5100m D+) vs GTPE Picos de Europa (70km, 5300m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Gran Trail de Peñalara Elite

Gran Trail de Peñalara

Navacerrada, Community of Madrid

Mountain 3 modalities
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GTPE Picos de Europa Elite

GTPE Picos de Europa

Benia de Onís, Asturias

Mountain 5 modalities
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Physical profile

Gran Trail de Peñalara GTPE Picos de Europa
Date 9 October 2026 27 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Elite Elite
Max elevation gain 5,100m D+ 5,300m D+
Max ITRA — 2

Distances — Gran Trail de Peñalara

Name Km D+ Max Time
GTP 104K 104 5,100 24h30
TP60 61 2,700 13h
Cross Nocturno Navacerrada 11 450 —

Distances — GTPE Picos de Europa

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
GTPE 70K 70 5,300 — 18h 30min
GTPE 48K 48 2,700 2 11h
GTPE 35K 35 2,200 — 9h
GTPE 22K 22 1,383 — 6h
GTPE 10K 10 500 — —

Logistics & costs

Gran Trail de Peñalara GTPE Picos de Europa
Location Navacerrada, Community of Madrid Benia de Onís, Asturias
Distance between venues 302 km
Registration opens 10 February 2026 —
Registration closes — 23 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 9 mandatory items 11 mandatory items
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Registration

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

GTPE Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Accommodation

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

GTPE Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Gear

Gran Trail de Peñalara

GTPE Picos de Europa

Nutrition

Gran Trail de Peñalara

GTPE Picos de Europa

Transport

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

GTPE Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Car Rental

Gran Trail de Peñalara

GTPE Picos de Europa

Insurance

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

GTPE Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Body Care

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

GTPE Picos de Europa

Sun Protection

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

GTPE Picos de Europa

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Gran Trail de Peñalara is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider GTPE Picos de Europa. In terms of elevation gain, GTPE Picos de Europa 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, Gran Trail de Peñalara or GTPE Picos de Europa?
Gran Trail de Peñalara has Elite difficulty with up to 5,100m elevation gain, while GTPE Picos de Europa is Elite with up to 5,300m D+. The maximum distance is 104km for Gran Trail de Peñalara and 70km for GTPE Picos de Europa.
When does each race take place?
Gran Trail de Peñalara takes place in October and GTPE Picos de Europa in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Gran Trail de Peñalara offers 3 distances and GTPE Picos de Europa offers 5.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Gran Trail de Peñalara is classified as Mountain and GTPE Picos de Europa as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Gran Trail de Peñalara requires 9 mandatory items and GTPE Picos de Europa requires 11. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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