Trail Valle de Tena vs Travesera Picos de Europa

Trail Valle de Tena (80km, 6820m D+) vs Travesera Picos de Europa (72km, 5800m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Trail Valle de TenaElite

Trail Valle de Tena

Panticosa, Aragon

Mountain5 modalities
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Travesera Picos de EuropaElite

Travesera Picos de Europa

Potes, Cantabria

Mountain2 modalities
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Physical profile

Trail Valle de TenaTravesera Picos de Europa
Date5 September 202612 September 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyEliteElite
Max elevation gain6,820m D+5,800m D+
Max ITRA—5

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

Distances — Travesera Picos de Europa

NameKmD+ITRAMax Time
Travesera 72K725,800522h
Machacona 36K362,800311h

Logistics & costs

Trail Valle de TenaTravesera Picos de Europa
LocationPanticosa, AragonPotes, Cantabria
Distance between venues356 km
Registration opens1 May 20261 March 2026
Registration closes30 August 202615 August 2026
Mandatory Gear14 mandatory items8 mandatory items
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Registration

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Travesera Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Accommodation

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Travesera Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Gear

Trail Valle de Tena

Travesera Picos de Europa

Nutrition

Trail Valle de Tena

Travesera Picos de Europa

Transport

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Travesera Picos de Europa

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Car Rental

Trail Valle de Tena

Travesera Picos de Europa

Insurance

Trail Valle de Tena

No recommendations

Travesera Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Body Care

Trail Valle de Tena

Travesera Picos de Europa

No recommendations

Sun Protection

Trail Valle de Tena

Travesera Picos de Europa

No recommendations

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 Travesera 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, Trail Valle de Tena or Travesera Picos de Europa?
Trail Valle de Tena has Elite difficulty with up to 6,820m elevation gain, while Travesera Picos de Europa is Elite with up to 5,800m D+. The maximum distance is 80km for Trail Valle de Tena and 72km for Travesera Picos de Europa.
When does each race take place?
Trail Valle de Tena takes place in September and Travesera Picos de Europa in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Trail Valle de Tena offers 5 distances and Travesera Picos de Europa offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Trail Valle de Tena is classified as Mountain and Travesera Picos de Europa as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Trail Valle de Tena requires 14 mandatory items and Travesera Picos de Europa requires 8. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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