Trail Running

The TransPyreneA - 100% Basque

Trail Running covering 42 km to 900 km with up to 11,040 m D+ in Hendaye (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)

LocationHendaye, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceShow on map(43.3531° N, 1.7818° W)
Date & StatusAugust 1, 2027 to August 8, 2027Date confirmed
First edition2016
Elevation gainUp to +34,200 m

The TransPyreneA - 100% Basque is an endurance sporting event in Hendaye, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2016, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Forest, Lakes & Ponds, Mountain, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Transpyrénéa (900 km, +34,200 m D+), TranspyOceanica (454 km, +17,252 m D+), Transpy Occitania (404 km, +15,352 m D+), Le Défi Basque (200 km, +10,336 m D+), Le Défi Catalan (181 km, +11,040 m D+), and 100% Basque (100 km, +5,345 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from August 1, 2027 to August 8, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (transpyrenea.org).

Official website
The TransPyreneA - 100% Basque in Hendaye (Work: "La Côte Basque depuis le col d'Ibardine - picture image photo pays basque biarritz saint jean de luz anglet bayonne", Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

ForestLakes & PondsMountainMulti-DayNature & Off-RoadPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
TranspyrénéaTrail Running900 km+34,200 m2 m - 22,232 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
TranspyOceanicaTrail Running454 km+17,252 m5 m - 11,219 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Transpy OccitaniaTrail Running404 km+15,352 m8 m - 9,987 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Le Défi BasqueTrail Running200 km+10,336 m11 m - 6,729 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Le Défi CatalanTrail Running181 km+11,040 m14 m - 7,190 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
100% BasqueTrail Running100 km+5,345 m4 m - 987 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Marathon des Ours CatalansTrail Running42 km+2,515 m5 m - 1,640 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
900 km
Elevation gain
+34,200 m D+
Elevation loss
-29,070 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 22,232 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7 % / 15.4 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
900 km+34,200 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N120240360480600720840FS43.3531° N, 1.7818° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 22,232 m above sea level (+34,200 m D+, -29,070 m D-)

Peak: 22,232 m·at 316 km·Ø 7 %
2 m7,412 m14,822 m22,232 m0 km180 km360 km540 km720 km900 km22,232 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The TransPyreneA - 100% Basque take place?

The TransPyreneA - 100% Basque takes place in Hendaye, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR (start area at coordinates 43.3531° N, 1.7818° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from August 1, 2027 to August 8, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at The TransPyreneA - 100% Basque?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Transpyrénéa (900 km, +34,200 m D+), TranspyOceanica (454 km, +17,252 m D+), Transpy Occitania (404 km, +15,352 m D+), Le Défi Basque (200 km, +10,336 m D+), Le Défi Catalan (181 km, +11,040 m D+), and 100% Basque (100 km, +5,345 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The TransPyreneA - 100% Basque?

The main competition (Transpyrénéa over 900 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +34,200 m of elevation gain and -29,070 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 22,232 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for The TransPyreneA - 100% Basque?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (transpyrenea.org).