Défi de la Rhune

Défi de la Rhune is a mountain time-trial (course contre la montre) held on 2 May 2026 in Ascain. The event is a steep vertical race of roughly 4.4 km with approximately 850 metres of ascent, starting from the centre of Ascain and climbing to the summit of La Rhune. The format is individual start (one-by-one time trial) with the traditional objective to reach the summit in under 35 minutes.

Race day logistics note a first start at 13:30 and bib pick-up from 10:00 at Salle Biltoki (behind the mairie); a parallel 'Rando gourmande' has a free departure window between 11:00 and 12:00. The event is organised locally (AS Ascain / Elgarrekin is cited by local listings) and contact details published on the event page include [email protected] and a local mobile number. Entries are limited (sources list a 250 participant cap) and on-course aid stations and basic medical cover are indicated on organiser listings.