An event
Aviron Bayonnais
Bayonne
Pamplona
A unique, demanding and unforgettable cycling race through the legendary passes and valleys of the Basque Country.
A Basque lifeline and pilgrimage route to Compostela for centuries, the Chemin de Baztan links Bayonne to Pamplona via passes, valleys and grandiose landscapes. Home to Basajaun, a legendary figure in Basque mythology, this route has seen great cycling epics and generations of cycling enthusiasts… In 2026, it will be reborn with the BAZTAN, a brand-new cyclosportive supported by Aviron Bayonnais.
Choose your race
Choose your race
The experience
The experience
A one-of-a-kind cycling race
An adventure where performance, freedom and conviviality intertwine in a wild and authentic territory.
Free start
A type of race designed to be ridden at your own pace. You have a one-hour window to set off from Bayonne, with no rush and no stress. This free start puts each participant in the best conditions: you choose your time, your group and your pace. A smooth, serene start, ideal before entering the timed segments.
Timed segments
Here, everything hinges on the climbs. The BAZTAN blends performance and enjoyment thanks to a simple system: only the mountain passes are timed (4 on the Real course, 2 on the Ona course). The rest of the route is neutralized, allowing riders to savor the scenery, ride in groups, and manage their energy. It’s a format that rewards pure effort in the mountains without sacrificing the shared experience of the event.
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conviviality
More than a race, a collective adventure. Apart from the timed segments, it’s all about the pleasure of riding together, cheering, sharing and enjoying an authentic, unspoilt region. Pit stops, neutralized descents, club atmosphere and Aviron Bayonnais spirit, the BAZTAN puts the essence of cycling back at the heart of the event : sharing.
Prepare your baztan
Prepare your baztan
Our commitments
Our commitments
Committed to the region, beyond sport.
Water &
Environment
More information to come.
Soft Mobility
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Circuit Court &
Solidarity
More information to come.