Irati Xtrem

Irati Xtrem is a non-competitive road cyclosportive that returns on Saturday 12 June 2027, starting at 9:00 in Ochagavía (Otsagabia in Basque), in the Navarrese Pyrenees. The ride loops around the Irati Forest on quiet mountain roads, and the organiser describes the route as an almost untouched corner of the Pyrenees.

Routes and distances

Irati Xtrem is a ride, not a race: there is no overall classification and no winners, and the first 2 km after the start are neutralised so the field can settle. Riders then go at their own pace around the forest, crossing a series of Pyrenean cols on the way. The official timetable for the 2026 edition lists the Errozate col as a checkpoint with a closing time, so keep an eye on the cut-offs in the regulations.

For those who want a timed effort, there is an optional timed climb to Larrau, a summit the organiser notes the Tour de France visited in 2007. Riders who want to be timed simply cross the timing mat in Larrau. In the 2026 edition the timed climb started in the early afternoon, with the road up from Ochagavía closed to traffic from 13:00. Distance, elevation and the list of cols are published on the official technical data page as a route profile and col graphics, so check it before you plan your pacing and nutrition.

Registration

Entry is online through the organiser’s website, and places are limited: in 2026 the cap was 1,500 participants, with prices rising in stages as the event approached. A cheaper price was also offered to riders from previous editions. Optional cancellation protection is sold at the time of registration. Check the official website for the current 2027 prices and opening date.

Why ride it

Irati Xtrem combines a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere with serious mountain terrain, so it suits riders who want a big day in the Pyrenees without the pressure of a race. The optional Larrau timed climb gives the strongest climbers a goal, while everyone else can enjoy the scenery of the Irati Forest. The organiser also runs a mountain-bike edition and a children’s event on the same weekend programme.

Where to stay

The route starts in Ochagavía, a Pyrenean village in the Navarrese Salazar valley, so it pays to arrive the day before and be rested for the neutralised start. We do not yet list certified cycling accommodation within 40 km of the start, but you can browse cycling-friendly accommodation across Navarra and the wider Pyrenees, and book early for event weekend.