The Triathlon des Corsaires 2026 takes place on Saturday 26 September in Socoa and Ciboure, in the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This event on the Nouvelle-Aquitaine triathlon calendar brings together close to 1,000 triathletes every year, from across the greater South West of France and northern Spain, on an exceptional course between ocean and mountains.
A swim at the foot of the Fort de Socoa, road cycling along the route de la Corniche, running beside the bay: the Pyrénées-Atlantiques offer one of the finest settings in French sport here. A twenty minute drive from the site, Hôtel & Spa INDARRA, in Arbonne, turns this race into a genuine Basque stay.
TRIATHLON DES CORSAIRES 2026: Key information
Triathlon des Corsaires 2026
Date
Saturday 26 September 2026
Location
Socoa and Ciboure – start at the plage de Socoa
Youth races
Age groups 6-9 and 10-13
XS format
Triathlon des Moussaillons – discovery
S format
Triathlon des Flibustiers
M format
Olympic distance, the most demanding
Relay
Open on the XS and S formats
Course
Fort de Socoa, route de la Corniche, port of Ciboure
Programme, date and race formats
Born within the Urkirolak club in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the organisation is today led by Aviron Bayonnais Triathlon. This edition runs over a full day, on closed and secured roads, with several starts following one another: the youth races for the 6-9 and 10-13 age groups, the XS format known as the Triathlon des Moussaillons, a real invitation to discover the discipline, the S format Triathlon des Flibustiers and the M olympic triathlon, the most demanding of all. The XS and S formats can be entered individually or as a relay.
For detailed distances, start times, registration conditions and results from recent editions, consult the organiser's website.
Courses between Socoa, the Corniche and the bay
What sets this race apart? Its setting. The swim starts from the plage de Socoa, sheltered from the waves by the breakwaters, in water whose colour alone is enough to slow down the warm ups.
The bike ride then follows the famous route de la Corniche linking Socoa to Hendaye, a succession of climbs and descents without a single flat section, to be repeated in loops depending on the format chosen.
The run finally traces the bay as far as the port of Ciboure, with a finish on the chemin des Blocs. A sequence beside the sea that competitors regularly rank among the most beautiful landscapes on the calendar.
Where to stay near Ciboure: Hôtel & Spa INDARRA
An 1870 farmhouse redesigned by the architect Delphine Carrère, our 4 star address unfolds 33 rooms and suites in a neo-Basque style, in the city of Arbonne, between the ocean and the Pyrenees. Superior rooms with balcony, Deluxe garden side categories, family junior suites or La Cabane adjoining the spa: everyone finds the type of accommodation suited to their visit, alone, as a relay team or with family who have come to support an athlete.
Breakfast, made with fresh, local and seasonal produce, is served from 7am, a detail that counts the day before a start. Road bike, mountain bike and electric bike rental available on site.
Recovering after the race: spa, pool and wellbeing
A triathlon does not stop at the finish line. Our 90 m² wellness space brings together a sauna, a hammam and two treatment rooms, including a double one, with treatments from the Biarritz brand Alaena. The INDARRA signature massage adjusts to what you ask for, sporting, relaxing or energising, to loosen legs marked by the Corniche.
The 20 meters heated outdoor pool, accessible until 4 November, lends itself as much to a few easy lengths as to a quiet end of day. A fitness room and a yoga room open to nature complete the picture.
Book your stay at Hôtel & Spa INDARRA for the Triathlon des Corsaires 2026
The Triathlon des Corsaires 2026, Saturday 26 September in Socoa and Ciboure, means a swim in the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a bike ride on the route de la Corniche and a run through to the port.
A twenty minute drive from the start, Hôtel & Spa INDARRA brings together neo-Basque rooms, a spa, a heated pool and breakfast from 7am. Arbonne also puts the region within easy reach: central Biarritz ten minutes away, Bayonne and its heritage, the port of Ciboure, or the Rhune and its walking trails, all to be explored before or after the race. The best rate is always on our official website, with live availability, guest reviews and current offers.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about the Triathlon des Corsaires 2026
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The race is held on Saturday 26 September 2026 between Socoa and Ciboure, in the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The swim starts from the plage de Socoa, the bike course follows the route de la Corniche and the run reaches the port of Ciboure.
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Four levels sit side by side: the youth races for the 6-9 and 10-13 age groups, the XS discovery format, the S format and the M olympic format. The XS and S formats are open to individual entries as well as relay teams.
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Hôtel & Spa INDARRA, in Arbonne, is a twenty minute drive from the start area, an ideal location between ocean and mountains. Its 33 rooms, spa and heated pool make it a comfortable base camp for triathletes and their supporters. For further information, you can contact our team on +33 6 79 34 49 90.
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Registration terms, the detailed programme, course maps and rankings from recent editions are published on the official Triathlon des Corsaires website. You can also contact the organiser directly, Aviron Bayonnais Triathlon.
