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New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Espelette

Ridge run – running in the Basque Country

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Running trails & routes
France
New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Espelette

Ridge run – running in the Basque Country

Hard

4.2

(5)

653

runners

Ridge run – running in the Basque Country

03:44

25.8km

980m

Running

The ridge race is a must for trail running in the Basque Country. Organized for more than 40 years, the event takes place in a festive atmosphere that does not neglect the sporting challenge. The loop of approximately 27 kilometers and 1,000 meters of elevation gain starts from the village…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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6.83 km

Mount Mondarrain

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Culminating at 749 meters, the Mondarrain is an iconic summit of the Basque Country. Its particular shape makes it easy to distinguish.

The “mount of eagles” in Basque offers a …

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17.7 km

Mont Errebi

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Mount Errebi culminates at 583 meters above sea level. This summit, which looks like a large grassy bump, dominates the village of Ainhoa and offers a pretty panorama of the Pyrenees chain and the Atlantic coast.

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22.5 km

Col de Pinodieta

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The port of Pinodieta is 176 meters above sea level, between the towns of Espelette and Ainhoa. From the top you have incredible views.

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25.7 km

Espelette

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The name Espelette originates from the Basque Ezpeleta and is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Nive valley. The town is located approx. 10 km from the Spanish border.

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25.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.41 km

6.30 km

4.46 km

2.94 km

2.53 km

177 m

Surfaces

8.14 km

4.56 km

4.32 km

3.77 km

2.82 km

2.21 km

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 5 September

31°C

21°C

8 %

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March 7, 2023

The ridge race is a must for trail running in the Basque Country. Organized for more than 40 years, the event takes place in a festive atmosphere that does not neglect the sporting challenge. The loop of approximately 27 kilometers and 1,000 meters of elevation gain starts from the village of Espelette

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