Baztan Real
The emblematic format of the Baztan race 2026: the longest, the most demanding, and undoubtedly the most mythical: 185 km of open road where you’ll sometimes feel like you’re alone in the world. The 17 km ascent of Artesiaga and the narrow passage of the Astakarri pass will be the judges of this course, in a setting that is both sumptuous and profoundly wild.
Effort management, lucidity, self-knowledge, power strategy over the 4 timed passes: the REAL is a challenge worthy of this historic route between Bayonne and Pamplona.
Are you ready to make history with this first edition?
The 4 legendary mountain passes
of the Real
Ispéguy Pass
The gateway to Navarra
5.82 %
average
The course in figures
The figures behind the BAZTAN REAL course
Total distance
185 km
Elevation gain
3 250m
Difficulty
For experienced runners
Estimated average time
- 6 hours and 10 minutes at an average speed of 30 km/h
- 7 hours and 6 minutes at an average speed of 26 km/h
- 8 hours 24 minutes at an average speed of 22 km/h
Pit Stops
3 zones (Ossès, Eugi, Sorogain)
Type
Cylosportive chronométrée par segments
Map & Altitude Profile
This route is fully marked and secured, with neutralized sections on the main descents.
The timed segments allow each participant to challenge themselves while preserving the friendly, non-competitive spirit of the BAZTAN RACE.
The Baztan Real embodies the very essence of cycling: the thrill of exertion, the solitude of the great mountain passes and the pride of measuring oneself against a route that is as wild as it is demanding. “Taking on the Baztan Real means riding for yourself, for others and for the mountains.”