The Artzainen Lasterkaldia – Course des Bergers (Shepherds' Race) takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, starting from the Place de la Mairie in Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Basque Country, France. This trail running event features a 23.6km course (1,350m D+) and a 15km course (940m D+) through stunning Basque mountain landscapes, with the high point at the summit of Oilarandoi (936m). A 15km hike is also offered. Proceeds support the Sokorritzaileak association, which provides mountain first aid training and accessibility equipment (Joëlette) for people with disabilities.
| Event | Distance | Elevation Gain | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.6km Trail – Shepherds' Race (demanding, beautiful) – Summit of Oilarandoi (936m) – Col d'Aharza – Wakita – Urdiakozahala – Fast descent through ferns | 23.6 km | 1,350 m D+ | To be confirmed |
| 15km Trail – O.G.B. (discovery of mountain running) – Summit of Oilarandoi (930m) – Long descent to Baigorri | 15 km | 940 m D+ | To be confirmed |
| 15km Hike – Non-competitive walking – Aid station at Col d'Aharza – Beautiful Basque mountain scenery | 15 km | 940 m D+ | To be confirmed |
Event Logistics and Participant Information:
Route and Atmosphere:
The Artzainen Lasterkaldia 2026 – Shepherds' Race on June 7 in Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, Basque Country – features a demanding 23.6km trail, a 15km trail, and a 15km hike through the stunning Pyrenean foothills. Proceeds support Sokorritzaileak mountain first aid and accessibility programs.
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 23.6K
Type — Running
09:00
€17.00
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 15K
Type — Running
09:30
€7.00
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 15K
Type — Running
09:30
€14.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry.
Learn more about the host city, Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry.
Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry is a town in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in French Basque Country, historically part of the province of Lower Navarre. Nestled in the Aldudes valley on the Nive des Aldudes river, it sits near the Spanish border, with access to the Baztan valley in Spain via the Izpegi Pass.
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