Madrid Alpine Marathon vs GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

Madrid Alpine Marathon (44km, 2500m D+) vs GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem (35km, 1800m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Madrid Alpine Marathon Advanced

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Cercedilla, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem Advanced

GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

Zubiri, Navarre

Mountain 1 modalities
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Physical profile

Madrid Alpine Marathon GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem
Date 14 June 2026 25 April 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 2,500m D+ 1,800m D+

Distances — Madrid Alpine Marathon

Name Km D+ Max Time
Alpine Marathon 44K 44 2,500 9h
Cross Alpino del Telégrafo 19K 19 1,050 —

Distances — GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

Name Km D+ Max Time
NX35 35 1,800 7h

Logistics & costs

Madrid Alpine Marathon GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem
Location Cercedilla, Community of Madrid Zubiri, Navarre
Distance between venues 322 km
Registration opens 27 February 2026 —
Registration closes 5 June 2026 —
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 4 mandatory items
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Registration

Madrid Alpine Marathon

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GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

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Accommodation

Madrid Alpine Marathon

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GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

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Gear

Madrid Alpine Marathon

GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

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Nutrition

Madrid Alpine Marathon

GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

Transport

Madrid Alpine Marathon

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GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

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Car Rental

Madrid Alpine Marathon

GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

Insurance

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

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Body Care

Madrid Alpine Marathon

GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

No recommendations

Sun Protection

Madrid Alpine Marathon

GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem

No recommendations

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Madrid Alpine Marathon is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem. In terms of elevation gain, Madrid Alpine Marathon 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, Madrid Alpine Marathon or GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem?
Madrid Alpine Marathon has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,500m elevation gain, while GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem is Advanced with up to 1,800m D+. The maximum distance is 44km for Madrid Alpine Marathon and 35km for GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem.
When does each race take place?
Madrid Alpine Marathon takes place in June and GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem in April.
How many distances does each race offer?
Madrid Alpine Marathon offers 2 distances and GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem offers 1.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Madrid Alpine Marathon is classified as Mountain and GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Madrid Alpine Marathon requires 6 mandatory items and GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem requires 4. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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