Irati Trail vs Trail Picos de la Demanda
Irati Trail (30km, 2000m D+) vs Trail Picos de la Demanda (35km, 2300m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Physical profile
| Irati Trail | Trail Picos de la Demanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 6 June 2026 | 12 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,000m D+ | 2,300m D+ |
Distances — Irati Trail
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Irati Trail 30K | 30 | 2,000 |
Distances — Trail Picos de la Demanda
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35K Trail | 35 | 2,300 | 8h |
| 24K Trail | 24 | 1,200 | 5h |
| 10K Trail | 10.5 | 450 | 3h |
| Nocturna by Irier | 7 | 350 | 2h |
Logistics & costs
| Irati Trail | Trail Picos de la Demanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ezcároz, Navarre | Ezcaray, La Rioja |
| Distance between venues | 171 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | — | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 0 mandatory items | 5 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Trail Picos de la Demanda
No recommendations
Accommodation
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Trail Picos de la Demanda
No recommendations
Gear
Irati Trail
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPRecommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
Trail Picos de la Demanda
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Salomon Bonatti WPRecommended for both
Salomon
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Petzl Actik CorePetzl
Nutrition
Irati Trail
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
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Clif Bar Original Energy BarClif Bar
Trail Picos de la Demanda
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Transport
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Trail Picos de la Demanda
No recommendations
Car Rental
Irati Trail
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Recommended for both
Trail Picos de la Demanda
- Recommended for both
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Insurance
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Trail Picos de la Demanda
No recommendations
Body Care
Irati Trail
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Trail Picos de la Demanda
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
Sun Protection
Irati Trail
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Trail Picos de la Demanda
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Trail Picos de la Demanda is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Irati Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Picos de la Demanda 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.