Trail Picos de la Demanda vs Trail La Grajera

Trail Picos de la Demanda (35km, 2300m D+) vs Trail La Grajera (21km, 1400m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Trail Picos de la DemandaAdvanced

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Ezcaray, La Rioja

Mountain4 modalities
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Trail La GrajeraAdvanced

Trail La Grajera

Lantueno, Santiurde de Reinosa, Cantabria

Mountain2 modalities
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Physical profile

Trail Picos de la DemandaTrail La Grajera
Date12 September 20266 September 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyAdvancedAdvanced
Max elevation gain2,300m D+1,400m D+

Distances — Trail Picos de la Demanda

NameKmD+Max Time
35K Trail352,3008h
24K Trail241,2005h
10K Trail10.54503h
Nocturna by Irier73502h

Distances — Trail La Grajera

NameKmD+Max Time
Trail 21K211,4005h30
Hikers 13K13500

Logistics & costs

Trail Picos de la DemandaTrail La Grajera
LocationEzcaray, La RiojaLantueno, Santiurde de Reinosa, Cantabria
Distance between venues120 km
Registration opens——
Registration closes——
Mandatory Gear5 mandatory items0 mandatory items
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Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Trail La Grajera

No recommendations

Accommodation

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Trail La Grajera

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Gear

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Trail La Grajera

Nutrition

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Trail La Grajera

Transport

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Trail La Grajera

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Car Rental

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Trail La Grajera

Insurance

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Trail La Grajera

No recommendations

Body Care

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Trail La Grajera

Sun Protection

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Trail La Grajera

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Trail Picos de la Demanda is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Trail La Grajera. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Picos de la Demanda 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, Trail Picos de la Demanda or Trail La Grajera?
Trail Picos de la Demanda has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,300m elevation gain, while Trail La Grajera is Advanced with up to 1,400m D+. The maximum distance is 35km for Trail Picos de la Demanda and 21km for Trail La Grajera.
When does each race take place?
Trail Picos de la Demanda takes place in September and Trail La Grajera in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Trail Picos de la Demanda offers 4 distances and Trail La Grajera offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Trail Picos de la Demanda is classified as Mountain and Trail La Grajera as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Trail Picos de la Demanda requires 5 mandatory items and Trail La Grajera requires 0. 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.