Mañaritik Atxetara vs Travesera Picos de Europa

Mañaritik Atxetara (43km, 3900m D+) vs Travesera Picos de Europa (72km, 5800m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Mañaritik AtxetaraElite

Mañaritik Atxetara

Mañaria, Vizcaya, Basque Country

Skyrunning5 modalities
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Travesera Picos de EuropaElite

Travesera Picos de Europa

Potes, Cantabria

Mountain2 modalities
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Physical profile

Mañaritik AtxetaraTravesera Picos de Europa
Date19 September 202612 September 2026
TerrainSkyrunningMountain
DifficultyEliteElite
Max elevation gain3,900m D+5,800m D+
Max ITRA—5

Distances — Mañaritik Atxetara

NameKmD+
Mañaritik Atxetara 43K433,900
Mañaritik Atxetara 22K222,000
Mañaritik Atxetara 13K131,100
Untzillaitz Zuzen (vertical)2.9750
Marcha Montañera191,150

Distances — Travesera Picos de Europa

NameKmD+ITRAMax Time
Travesera 72K725,800522h
Machacona 36K362,800311h

Logistics & costs

Mañaritik AtxetaraTravesera Picos de Europa
LocationMañaria, Vizcaya, Basque CountryPotes, Cantabria
Distance between venues159 km
Registration opens3 January 20261 March 2026
Registration closes18 September 202615 August 2026
Mandatory Gear3 mandatory items8 mandatory items
Official websiteVisitVisit

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Registration

Mañaritik Atxetara

No recommendations

Travesera Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Accommodation

Mañaritik Atxetara

No recommendations

Travesera Picos de Europa

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Gear

Mañaritik Atxetara

Travesera Picos de Europa

Nutrition

Mañaritik Atxetara

Travesera Picos de Europa

Transport

Mañaritik Atxetara

No recommendations

Travesera Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Car Rental

Mañaritik Atxetara

Travesera Picos de Europa

Insurance

Mañaritik Atxetara

No recommendations

Travesera Picos de Europa

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Body Care

Mañaritik Atxetara

Travesera Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Sun Protection

Mañaritik Atxetara

Travesera Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Travesera Picos de Europa is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Mañaritik Atxetara. In terms of elevation gain, Travesera 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, Mañaritik Atxetara or Travesera Picos de Europa?
Mañaritik Atxetara has Elite difficulty with up to 3,900m elevation gain, while Travesera Picos de Europa is Elite with up to 5,800m D+. The maximum distance is 43km for Mañaritik Atxetara and 72km for Travesera Picos de Europa.
When does each race take place?
Mañaritik Atxetara takes place in September and Travesera Picos de Europa in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Mañaritik Atxetara offers 5 distances and Travesera Picos de Europa offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Mañaritik Atxetara is classified as Skyrunning and Travesera Picos de Europa as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Mañaritik Atxetara requires 3 mandatory items and Travesera Picos de Europa requires 8. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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