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Cross Alpino Cebreros
Sunday, 24 January 2027
Your checklist for Cross Alpino Cebreros
What you need, category by category, with our #1 pick for this race. Tick what you already have.
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GPS watch
Done, you already have it
View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45 mm
Onboard topo maps, unlike the Instinct 3 Solar
Downside: Shorter battery life than the Instinct 3 Solar (no solar charging or MIP display)
Gear
Trail shoes with strong grip for rock and ice
Done, you already have it
View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Nike Ultrafly
ZoomX foam: exceptional energy return inherited from the Vaporfly
Downside: High price (190 EUR)
Nutrition
Full breakfast three hours out: the race starts uphill
Done, you already have it
View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Maurten Gel 100
Hydrogel technology: excellent gastric tolerance
Downside: High price compared to other gels
Sun Protection
Sweat-resistant SPF50 cream, reapply at aid stations
Done, you already have it
View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)ISDIN Fusion Water Sunscreen SPF 50+
Ultralight texture, feels invisible on skin
Downside: Small format (50 ml), may run short on ultras
Body Care
Anti-chafe balm on armpits, thighs and feet
Done, you already have it
View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Julbo Aerospeed
Photochromic lenses: adapt from forest to summits
Downside: Higher price compared to non-photochromic glasses
Car Rental
Book in advance and check the mileage policy
Done, you already have it
View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)DRIVALIA CarCloud Country Plus
Trip logistics
Registration, travel and insurance: what you should have sorted before race day.
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Seasonal kit
Cold weather at Cross Alpino Cebreros: pack the winter kit
Layers, gloves, neck gaiter and footwear for running in the cold, with short-race and ultra versions.
See the full kit : What to Wear for Cold-Weather Trail Running 2026: The Complete Layering KitRace data
Terrain
Mountain
Difficulty
Advanced
Distance
3 modalities
Cross Largo
- Distance
- 27.2 km
- Elevation Gain
- D+ 1654m
- Max Time
- -
Cross Corto
- Distance
- 14.8 km
- Elevation Gain
- D+ 814m
- Max Time
- -
Ruta senderista
- Distance
- 11.4 km
- Elevation Gain
- D+ 592m
- Max Time
- -
| Modality | Distance | Elevation Gain | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Largo | 27.2 km | D+ 1654m | - |
| Cross Corto | 14.8 km | D+ 814m | - |
| Ruta senderista | 11.4 km | D+ 592m | - |
Will your watch battery last the ~7 h of Cross Alpino Cebreros?Worked out for the longest course (27.2 km). See which watches reach the finish with GPS on and which die on the way.Check my watch Check my watchGear up for Cross Alpino Cebreros
Buying guides with the best value for money, picked for this kind of terrain.
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Best Neck Gaiter (Buff) for Trail Running 2026: Comparison & Buying Guide
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Historical weather
What to wear at 5 °C: guide and kit →
Typical weather for the race date (10-year average)
Temperature
3°C – 11°C
Average 6°C
Rain
23%
1.3 mm avg
Wind
17 km/h
max. average
Sunshine hours
6h
daily average
Gear recommendations
Bring thermal layers (low of 3°C)
Buff
Buff Thermonet
Thermal tubular Buff with Primaloft technology. Traps body heat, ultralight and versatile: hat, neck gaiter, headband. Ideal for high mountain.
Craft
Craft Pro Hypervent LS Wind Top
Thermal top with a windproof ripstop panel on the chest and a highly ventilated soft jersey back. Built for high-intensity sessions in cold, windy conditions, with long cuffs and thumb loops.
HANKER
HANKER Thermal Neck Gaiter
Unisex thermal seamless neck gaiter in Soft Air Plus fabric (97% polyester). Seamless fit designed for trail running, cycling, motorcycling and outdoor sports. A budget alternative to Buff for moderate cold.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
Long-sleeve thermal top in 100% merino wool (200g). Natural temperature regulation, genuine multi-day odor resistance and a soft, non-itch handfeel from the fine merino yarn.
Odlo
Odlo Active Warm Eco
Long-sleeve thermal base layer made from recycled fabric with anti-odour treatment. Active thermal regulation, ideal as a base layer in the mountains.
Odlo
Odlo I-Thermic Women's Longsleeve
Women's long-sleeve thermal top with insulating panels placed over cold-sensitive areas (lower back and kidneys). A mid-layer built for genuinely cold winter conditions, mountain outings or cross-country-style trail sessions.
ROCKBROS
ROCKBROS Thermal Windproof Balaclava
Thermal windproof balaclava covering head, ears, cheeks and neck. Designed for cycling and motorcycling, it works just as well on windy, freezing trail runs.
Salomon
Salomon Agile LS Tee
Lightweight quick-dry polyester long-sleeve tee with underarm mesh, a side pocket and reflective details. Works as a standalone layer in mild cold or as a base layer under a windbreaker on colder days.
Salomon
Salomon Cross Run Tight
Long trail tights with stretchy, breathable fabric. Adjustable waist, zipped back pocket. Protection from cold and vegetation.
Salomon
Salomon Cross Warm Glove
Thermal running gloves with a non-slip palm and touchscreen fingertips. Light, warm and compatible with poles.
Under Armour
Under Armour ColdGear Armour Compression Mock
Compression thermal top with a dual-layer fabric: ultra-warm brushed interior and quick-dry exterior. Second-skin compression fit with stretch mesh panels at the back and underarms for ventilation without losing warmth.
Under Armour
Under Armour ColdGear Armour Compression Mock (Men's)
Men's high-neck thermal compression top: brushed interior that holds heat and a quick-dry outer. Base layer for cold-weather runs.
Bring thermal gloves (low of 3°C)
Gore Wear
Gore Wear C5 GORE-TEX Glove
Glove with a fully waterproof, windproof GORE-TEX membrane and light insulation. The pick for running in snow, sleet or heavy rain while keeping your hand dry.
Gore Wear
Gore Wear M GORE-TEX Thermo Glove
Warmer variant of the Gore Wear C5 GORE-TEX: the same fully waterproof, windproof membrane, with extra thermal lining for intense cold on top of snow or rain. The pick when the problem isn't just water, but water AND hard cold at once.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker Oasis Liners
Thin merino wool glove, lightweight and breathable, with good moisture management and none of the overheating of a thick technical glove. Ideal as a liner layer or for mild winter temperatures.
LEKI
LEKI Ultra Trail Storm Shark
Glove for pole runners with the Shark system: clips straight into the grip of compatible LEKI poles, transferring force without closing your hand. Windproof and water-repellent.
Ronhill
Ronhill GORE-TEX Windstopper Glove
Running glove with GORE-TEX Windstopper fabric: blocks wind and repels light rain without the bulk of an insulated glove. Thin, close-fitting and dexterous.
Salomon
Salomon Bonatti Pro Waterproof Glove
Lightweight waterproof glove built for running, not just standing still in the snow: a waterproof membrane with more dexterity and less bulk than a thick membrane glove, for sustained rain without giving up handling gels or poles.
Salomon
Salomon Cross Warm Glove
Thermal running gloves with a non-slip palm and touchscreen fingertips. Light, warm and compatible with poles.
Salomon
Salomon Fast Wing Winter Glove
Technical winter trail running glove with a windproof outer shell and warm lining. Built for long outings in intense cold, wind and some moisture in the mountains.
Sealskinz
Sealskinz Waterproof Lightweight Glove
Lightweight waterproof glove from a brand that specializes in outdoor sport waterproofing. A solid middle ground between a thin windproof glove and a thick membrane glove: genuinely waterproof without the bulk or price of the Gore C5.
Consider long tights for nighttime cold
Amazon Essentials
Amazon Essentials Active Sculpt Plus-Size Leggings
High-waisted leggings with Active Sculpt compression fabric, available in plus sizes. Wide waistband that doesn't roll down or over-compress during long mountain outings.
HANKER
HANKER Women's Cropped Compression Leggings with Pockets
Compression capri tights with high waist and phone pockets. Quick-drying, suitable for running and trail.
Izas
Izas Olimpia Women's Long Tights
Women's long leggings with a shaping, push-up compression effect, stretch breathable fabric and reflective details. Originally designed for gym and yoga, but the compression and reflective details also make it usable for low-light running.
Joma
Joma Academy Knight Men's Thermal Tights
Men's thermal pants with a brushed inner lining, built for training and running in cold weather. Elastic drawstring waist and heat-retaining fabric for winter outings or cold early mornings.
Joma
Joma Vela II Women's Shorts
Lightweight, stretch women's running shorts with a wide size range (4XS to 2XL). Breathable fabric built for training and running in summer without overheating.
Salomon
Salomon Comet Warm Tight W
Salomon women's thermal long tights for training and racing in the cold. A warm layer for autumn and winter.
Salomon
Salomon Cross Run Tight
Long trail tights with stretchy, breathable fabric. Adjustable waist, zipped back pocket. Protection from cold and vegetation.
Forecast for 24 January
Weather forecast from Open-Meteo (may change until race day)
Cross Alpino Cebreros: 23 years of Gredos mountain running
Born in 2003, the Cross Alpino is one of the longest-running mountain races in Ávila. The 23rd edition starts on Sunday 24 January 2027 from Plaza de España in Cebreros with three courses on the slopes of Gredos.
Three races in one morning
The Long Cross covers 27.2 km with 1,654 m of climbing, starting at 09:30. The Short Cross of 14.8 km and 814 m goes ten minutes later, and the 11.4 km walkers’ route with 592 m closes the starts at 09:42. All three share the same setting: pine woods, boulder fields and mountain tracks above the El Burguillo reservoir.
The Tía Josefa Downhill
What sets the Cross Alpino apart is its timed finale. The last 3.3 km of both the Long and Short Cross, from La Antena aid station to the finish, are timed separately: 311 m of descent flat out. There is a dedicated prize for the fastest descenders, so the race is not over until the last metre.
Prizes and atmosphere
The Cross Alpino pays €300, €150 and €100 in the Long Cross and €150, €75 and €50 in the Short Cross, plus trophies and entries for the following year. The outright male and female winners take home a chuletón steak. It is a village race with real depth: every January it draws runners from Madrid, Ávila and Toledo.
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360Complete Pack
Cross Alpino Cebreros 2027 entry
RegistrationThree races and a 600-place cap that sells out: the first phase (2 November to 2 December 2026) is the cheapest.
Tips
- •Enter in the first phase: you save €9 on the Long Cross
- •Only pick the Long Cross with a mountain base: 1,654 m in 27 km
- •The walkers' route is the way to join without racing
Where to stay for Cross Alpino
AccommodationBook accommodation near the start in advance: the race weekend fills the area.
Tips
- •Look for accommodation within 30 min of the start
- •Book months ahead if the race falls on a holiday weekend or in summer
Kit for the Cross Alpino
GearLate January in the Gredos range: ice early on, mud in the shaded valleys and wind up at La Antena. Grippy shoes and gloves are essential.
Tips
- •Trail shoes with strong grip for rock and ice
- •Gloves, beanie and windproof jacket: the start sits near 0 °C
- •Technical socks and tights if snow is forecast
Which shoes for Cross Alpino Cebreros?
Which footwear fits based on the race's terrain and weather
Which GPS watch for Cross Alpino Cebreros?
Which watch has the battery to last based on your estimated finish time
Best Neck Gaiter (Buff) for Trail Running 2026: Comparison & Buying Guide
Comparison of the best neck gaiters for trail running in 2026: Buff Original, Midweight, Windproof, DryFlx, CoolNet UV+, Thermonet, HANKER and Salomon Merino. Which to pick based on sun, wind, cold or budget.
Best Thermal Base Layer for Trail Running 2026: Comparison & Buying Guide
The best thermal base layers for trail running in 2026: Odlo Active Warm Eco, Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis, Craft Pro Hypervent, Under Armour ColdGear, Salomon Agile LS Tee and Odlo I-Thermic. Which to pick based on cold, sweat management, merino wool, compression or built-in wind protection.
Best Trail Running Gaiters 2026: 3-Way Comparison
Comparing the 3 best trail running gaiters in 2026: Salomon Trail Gaiters High, Salomon Trail Gaiters Low and TRIWONDER waterproof gaiters. Which to pick by terrain and budget.
Nutrition for the Cross Alpino
NutritionThe Long Cross takes around three hours with liquid and solid aid stations, including La Antena before the timed descent.
Tips
- •Full breakfast three hours out: the race starts uphill
- •Carry a spare gel in case aid stations are far apart
- •Drink even in the cold: dry Gredos air is deceptive
Getting to Cebreros
TransportCebreros is 70 km from Ávila and 90 km from Madrid via the AV-500 and N-403. Access is by road, with parking on the village outskirts.
Tips
- •From Madrid take the A-6 and N-403 via San Martín de Valdeiglesias
- •Park outside and walk up to Plaza de España
- •If you stay over, book in Cebreros or El Tiemblo
Car rental for Cross Alpino
Car RentalA car makes it easier to reach the start and get around before and after the race.
Tips
- •Book in advance and check the mileage policy
- •Useful if your accommodation is far from the start
Sports insurance for Cross Alpino
InsuranceCover your participation with insurance that includes medical assistance and mountain rescue.
Tips
- •Check that it covers the race format and elevation gain
- •Review rescue cover if the race is in the mountains
Sun protection for Cross Alpino
Sun ProtectionSun exposure takes its toll on long races, especially on exposed sections and at midday.
Tips
- •Sweat-resistant SPF50 cream, reapply at aid stations
- •Protect lips, ears and neck
Body care for Cross Alpino
Body CareKilometres and descents punish feet and skin: anti-chafe balm and blister patches prevent DNFs.
Tips
- •Anti-chafe balm on armpits, thighs and feet
- •Blister patches in your pocket
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Cross Alpino Cebreros 2027?
- Sunday 24 January 2027, starting at Plaza de España in Cebreros (Ávila). It is the 23rd edition.
- What are the distances and elevation gains?
- Long Cross of 27.2 km with 1,654 m of ascent, Short Cross of 14.8 km with 814 m and an 11.4 km walkers' route with 592 m.
- What is the Tía Josefa Downhill?
- A 3.3 km timed segment with 311 m of descent that closes both the Long and Short Cross, from La Antena aid station to the finish. Every runner is ranked in it.
- How much does entry cost?
- In the first phase (2 November to 2 December 2026): €26 for the Long Cross, €21 for the Short Cross and €16 for the walkers' route. Prices rise in later phases until 600 entries are reached.
- Who organises the race?
- Cebreros town council, with the local club and village volunteers. Official information and rules are on crossalpinocebreros.com.
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