Trail running events around Cauterets – April & May 2026

The trail running season is starting in the Hautes Pyrénées!
Here is the schedule of races within a 50km radius of Chalet La Source , in April and May 2026.

Pyrenees Valleys of the Gaves Trail - PVGT (Luz Saint Sauveur) –
April 4th . 14 km from Chalet La Source : 14 km (19 min by car)

Starting at the Forum in Luz Saint Sauveur, two hilly routes are available: 12 km (700 m elevation gain) and 23 km (1200 m elevation gain). Guaranteed stunning views of the Vallée des Gaves! The Tourist Office also organizes a self-guided hike and a free biathlon introduction for children.

https://www.pyreneesvalleesdesgavestrail.com

Bearded Vulture Trail (Lourdes) – April 19th
, 29 km from Chalet La Source  (30 min by car)

A route between Lourdes and Argelès-Gazost, at the gateway to the Vallée des Gaves. Over a distance of 31 km, this trail will take you from the Pic du Jer (948m), to the summit of the Pibeste (1349m) via the Béout (791m), with 2100m of elevation gain and 2078m of elevation loss.

https://trailgypaeteslourdes.com

Bagnères Classic Trail (Bagnères de Bigorre) - May 1st
50 km from Chalet La Source (58 min by car)

This year, a 32 km race with 1800 m of elevation gain is on the program, to be done solo or in a relay; 1st part over 12 km and 800 m of elevation gain (Tucou, Monné, Esquiou plain – relay exchange), 2nd part 20 km and 1000 m of elevation gain (Esquiou plain, Couret, Baudéan, Petit Monné, Bagnères).

Also on the program, the Bédat 10km Time Trial (500m elevation gain), a 10km discovery hike and a children's race.

https://www.ville-bagneresdebigorre.fr

The 24h / 6h Trail (Sazos)
- May 2nd and 3rd 21 km from Chalet La Source
(29 min by car)

Whether solo or in a team, another way to challenge yourself!

On the program: the 24-Hour Trail, the 6-Hour Trail, the Petit Tour des Villages (10 km), the Grand Tour des Villages (20 km), and the Tour Toy (30 km).

http://www.24htrail.run



Pibeste Intégral
(Argelès-Gazost) – May 9th . 16 km from Chalet La Source
(22 min by car)

On the program are two routes: the Mouflons Trail (24km / 1750m elevation gain) and the Balcons des Gahus Trail (12km / 400m elevation gain), both set amidst the magnificent landscapes of this iconic peak in the Bigorre region.

  https://www.pibeste-integral.com/

Hautacam Trail ( Beaucens) – May 30th
, 15 km from Chalet La Source (20 min by car)

Come and test your limits in a fabulous natural setting! 3 routes of 22, 42 and 62 km and from 1640 to 3900m+.

https://www.trails-hautacam.com/



Fellow trail runners, feel free to come and stay at Chalet La Source , with family or friends, to prepare for the pre-race, and then relax afterwards.

And above all, make the most of this Pyrenean gem in the heart of the National Park!