Mitxarro Bira vs Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Mitxarro Bira (27.5km, 1775m D+) vs Xtreme Higa de Monreal (21km, 1145m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Mitxarro Bira Intermediate

Mitxarro Bira

Araia, Basque Country

Mountain 2 modalities
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Xtreme Higa de Monreal Intermediate

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Monreal, Navarre

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Mitxarro Bira Xtreme Higa de Monreal
Date 30 May 2026 3 May 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Intermediate Intermediate
Max elevation gain 1,775m D+ 1,145m D+

Distances — Mitxarro Bira

Name Km D+ Max Time
Trail Largo 27.5 1,775 6h
Trail Corto 14 550 3h30

Distances — Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Name Km D+ Max Time
Xtreme Larga 21K 21 1,145 3h30
Xtreme Corta 12K 12 556 2h

Logistics & costs

Mitxarro Bira Xtreme Higa de Monreal
Location Araia, Basque Country Monreal, Navarre
Distance between venues 67 km
Registration opens 1 January 2026 16 March 2026
Registration closes 24 May 2026 27 April 2026
Mandatory Gear 2 mandatory items 4 mandatory items
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Registration

Mitxarro Bira

No recommendations

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

No recommendations

Accommodation

Mitxarro Bira

No recommendations

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

No recommendations

Gear

Mitxarro Bira

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Nutrition

Mitxarro Bira

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Transport

Mitxarro Bira

No recommendations

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

No recommendations

Car Rental

Mitxarro Bira

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Insurance

Mitxarro Bira

No recommendations

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

No recommendations

Body Care

Mitxarro Bira

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Sun Protection

Mitxarro Bira

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Mitxarro Bira is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Xtreme Higa de Monreal. In terms of elevation gain, Mitxarro Bira 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, Mitxarro Bira or Xtreme Higa de Monreal?
Mitxarro Bira has Intermediate difficulty with up to 1,775m elevation gain, while Xtreme Higa de Monreal is Intermediate with up to 1,145m D+. The maximum distance is 27.5km for Mitxarro Bira and 21km for Xtreme Higa de Monreal.
When does each race take place?
Mitxarro Bira takes place in May and Xtreme Higa de Monreal in May.
How many distances does each race offer?
Mitxarro Bira offers 2 distances and Xtreme Higa de Monreal offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Mitxarro Bira is classified as Mountain and Xtreme Higa de Monreal as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Mitxarro Bira requires 2 mandatory items and Xtreme Higa de Monreal requires 4. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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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.