GTPE Picos de Europa vs Trail Valle de Tena

GTPE Picos de Europa (70km, 5300m D+) vs Trail Valle de Tena (80km, 6820m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

GTPE Picos de EuropaElite

GTPE Picos de Europa

Benia de Onís, Asturias

Mountain5 modalities
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Trail Valle de TenaElite

Trail Valle de Tena

Panticosa, Aragon

Mountain5 modalities
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Physical profile

GTPE Picos de EuropaTrail Valle de Tena
Date27 June 20265 September 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyEliteElite
Max elevation gain5,300m D+6,820m D+
Max ITRA2—

Distances — GTPE Picos de Europa

NameKmD+ITRAMax Time
GTPE 70K705,300—18h 30min
GTPE 48K482,700211h
GTPE 35K352,200—9h
GTPE 22K221,383—6h
GTPE 10K10500——

Distances — Trail Valle de Tena

NameKmD+Max Time
8K · 80K Ultra806,82025h
4K · 42K Mountain Marathon42.53,51014h
2K · 20K Sky201,2304h30
1K · 11K116203h30
0.5K · 5.5K5.52733h

Logistics & costs

GTPE Picos de EuropaTrail Valle de Tena
LocationBenia de Onís, AsturiasPanticosa, Aragon
Distance between venues398 km
Registration opens—1 May 2026
Registration closes23 June 202630 August 2026
Mandatory Gear11 mandatory items14 mandatory items
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Registration

GTPE Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Accommodation

GTPE Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Gear

GTPE Picos de Europa

Trail Valle de Tena

Nutrition

GTPE Picos de Europa

Trail Valle de Tena

Transport

GTPE Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Car Rental

GTPE Picos de Europa

Trail Valle de Tena

Insurance

GTPE Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Body Care

GTPE Picos de Europa

Trail Valle de Tena

Sun Protection

GTPE Picos de Europa

Trail Valle de Tena

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Trail Valle de Tena is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider GTPE Picos de Europa. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Valle de Tena 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, GTPE Picos de Europa or Trail Valle de Tena?
GTPE Picos de Europa has Elite difficulty with up to 5,300m elevation gain, while Trail Valle de Tena is Elite with up to 6,820m D+. The maximum distance is 70km for GTPE Picos de Europa and 80km for Trail Valle de Tena.
When does each race take place?
GTPE Picos de Europa takes place in June and Trail Valle de Tena in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
GTPE Picos de Europa offers 5 distances and Trail Valle de Tena offers 5.
What type of terrain does each race have?
GTPE Picos de Europa is classified as Mountain and Trail Valle de Tena as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
GTPE Picos de Europa requires 11 mandatory items and Trail Valle de Tena requires 14. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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