Pedraforca Xtrail vs Trail Picos de la Demanda

Pedraforca Xtrail (42km, 2600m 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?

Pedraforca Xtrail Advanced

Pedraforca Xtrail

Saldes, Catalonia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Trail Picos de la Demanda Advanced

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Ezcaray, La Rioja

Mountain 4 modalities
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Physical profile

Pedraforca Xtrail Trail Picos de la Demanda
Date 5 September 2026 12 September 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 2,600m D+ 2,300m D+
Max ITRA 2 —

Distances — Pedraforca Xtrail

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
Marató 42K 42 2,600 2 8h
Trail 26K 26 1,400 1 5h30
Caminada 10K 10 550 — 3h

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

Pedraforca Xtrail Trail Picos de la Demanda
Location Saldes, Catalonia Ezcaray, La Rioja
Distance between venues 391 km
Registration opens — —
Registration closes 3 September 2026 —
Mandatory Gear 5 mandatory items 5 mandatory items
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Registration

Pedraforca Xtrail

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Accommodation

Pedraforca Xtrail

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Gear

Pedraforca Xtrail

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Nutrition

Pedraforca Xtrail

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Transport

Pedraforca Xtrail

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Car Rental

Pedraforca Xtrail

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Insurance

Pedraforca Xtrail

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Body Care

Pedraforca Xtrail

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Sun Protection

Pedraforca Xtrail

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Pedraforca Xtrail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Trail Picos de la Demanda. In terms of elevation gain, Pedraforca Xtrail 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, Pedraforca Xtrail or Trail Picos de la Demanda?
Pedraforca Xtrail has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,600m elevation gain, while Trail Picos de la Demanda is Advanced with up to 2,300m D+. The maximum distance is 42km for Pedraforca Xtrail and 35km for Trail Picos de la Demanda.
When does each race take place?
Pedraforca Xtrail takes place in September and Trail Picos de la Demanda in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Pedraforca Xtrail offers 3 distances and Trail Picos de la Demanda offers 4.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Pedraforca Xtrail is classified as Mountain and Trail Picos de la Demanda as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Pedraforca Xtrail requires 5 mandatory items and Trail Picos de la Demanda requires 5. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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