Transpyrenees
Key facts
- Date:
- 28 jun 2026
- Type:
- Ultra / Bikepacking
- San Sebastián (salida) · Pirineos (Atlántico-Mediterráneo) · France
- Distances:
- 1.124 km
- Elevation:
- 28.000 m
About
The Transpyrenees is one of Europe's defining ultra cycling challenges: 1,124 km and 28,000 metres of elevation gain from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, crossing the Pyrenean chain from end to end via 34 mountain passes. Starting in San Sebastian, riders travel through landscapes that shift from the lush Basque country through the high central Pyrenean valleys to the sun-baked Mediterranean foothills of Catalonia. Fully self-supported, no aid stations, no mandatory checkpoints. Linking 34 mountain passes over multiple days demands mastery of cyclic nutrition, strategic sleep and inter-stage recovery; at Push Rider, all three pillars — FTP-based periodised training, the three nutrition phases and sports psychology — converge across the twelve-week plan, with weekly coach review to fine-tune each variable before you cross the finish line at the Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Transpyrenees start in 2026?
The Transpyrenees starts on June 28, 2026.
What are the distance and elevation gain of the Transpyrenees?
The Transpyrenees covers 1,124 km with 28,000 m of cumulative elevation gain, crossing 34 Pyrenean cols.
Where does the Transpyrenees start and where does it finish?
The start is in San Sebastian on the Atlantic coast, and the route crosses the Pyrenees unsupported to the Mediterranean.
What type of event is the Transpyrenees?
It is an unsupported ultra from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean crossing the Pyrenees, with 34 mountain passes.
How to prepare for the Transpyrenees with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 covers 12 weeks with weekly review across 4 phases: aerobic base, threshold building, specificity load, and tapering. With 1,124 km and 28,000 m of elevation unsupported across 34 cols, the Transpyrenees demands the most demanding ultra preparation in the directory: the specificity phase includes consecutive 150-200 km training days, on-route sleep management, food and mechanical autonomy, and progressive adaptation to fatigue accumulation. Nutrition follows 3 phases with emphasis on autonomous resupply strategy. Pacing is planned col by col with time estimates per segment.
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