Gran Trail de Peñalara vs Trail Valle de Tena

Gran Trail de Peñalara (104km, 5100m D+) vs Trail Valle de Tena (80km, 6820m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Gran Trail de PeñalaraElite

Gran Trail de Peñalara

Navacerrada, Community of Madrid

Mountain3 modalities
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Trail Valle de TenaElite

Trail Valle de Tena

Panticosa, Aragon

Mountain5 modalities
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Physical profile

Gran Trail de PeñalaraTrail Valle de Tena
Date9 October 20265 September 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyEliteElite
Max elevation gain5,100m D+6,820m D+

Distances — Gran Trail de Peñalara

NameKmD+Max Time
GTP 104K1045,10024h30
TP60612,70013h
Cross Nocturno Navacerrada11450—

Distances — Trail Valle de Tena

NameKmD+Max Time
8K · 80K Ultra806,82025h
4K · 42K Mountain Marathon42.53,51014h
2K · 20K Sky201,2304h30
1K · 11K116203h30
0.5K · 5.5K5.52733h

Logistics & costs

Gran Trail de PeñalaraTrail Valle de Tena
LocationNavacerrada, Community of MadridPanticosa, Aragon
Distance between venues380 km
Registration opens10 February 20261 May 2026
Registration closes—30 August 2026
Mandatory Gear9 mandatory items14 mandatory items
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Pack 360 — Services

Registration

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Accommodation

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Gear

Gran Trail de Peñalara

Trail Valle de Tena

Nutrition

Gran Trail de Peñalara

Trail Valle de Tena

Transport

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Car Rental

Gran Trail de Peñalara

Trail Valle de Tena

Insurance

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Body Care

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Trail Valle de Tena

Sun Protection

Gran Trail de Peñalara

No recommendations

Trail Valle de Tena

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 Trail Valle de Tena. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Valle de Tena 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 Trail Valle de Tena?
Gran Trail de Peñalara has Elite difficulty with up to 5,100m elevation gain, while Trail Valle de Tena is Elite with up to 6,820m D+. The maximum distance is 104km for Gran Trail de Peñalara and 80km for Trail Valle de Tena.
When does each race take place?
Gran Trail de Peñalara takes place in October and Trail Valle de Tena in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Gran Trail de Peñalara offers 3 distances and Trail Valle de Tena offers 5.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Gran Trail de Peñalara is classified as Mountain and Trail Valle de Tena as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Gran Trail de Peñalara requires 9 mandatory items and Trail Valle de Tena requires 14. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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