Petaca Trail vs Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Petaca Trail (25km, 1200m 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?

Petaca Trail Intermediate

Petaca Trail

Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha

Mountain 3 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

Petaca Trail Xtreme Higa de Monreal
Date 29 March 2026 3 May 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Intermediate Intermediate
Max elevation gain 1,200m D+ 1,145m D+

Distances — Petaca Trail

Name Km D+
Trail Largo 25K 25 1,200
Trail Corto 14K 14 600
Hiking Route 11K 11 250

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

Petaca Trail Xtreme Higa de Monreal
Location Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha Monreal, Navarre
Distance between venues 507 km
Registration opens — 16 March 2026
Registration closes — 27 April 2026
Mandatory Gear 0 mandatory items 4 mandatory items
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Registration

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

No recommendations

Accommodation

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

No recommendations

Gear

Petaca Trail

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Nutrition

Petaca Trail

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Transport

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

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Car Rental

Petaca Trail

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Insurance

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

No recommendations

Body Care

Petaca Trail

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Sun Protection

Petaca Trail

Xtreme Higa de Monreal

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Petaca Trail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Xtreme Higa de Monreal. In terms of elevation gain, Petaca Trail 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, Petaca Trail or Xtreme Higa de Monreal?
Petaca Trail has Intermediate difficulty with up to 1,200m elevation gain, while Xtreme Higa de Monreal is Intermediate with up to 1,145m D+. The maximum distance is 25km for Petaca Trail and 21km for Xtreme Higa de Monreal.
When does each race take place?
Petaca Trail takes place in March and Xtreme Higa de Monreal in May.
How many distances does each race offer?
Petaca Trail offers 3 distances and Xtreme Higa de Monreal offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Petaca Trail is classified as Mountain and Xtreme Higa de Monreal as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Petaca Trail requires 0 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.