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March 21–28, 2027See Race DetailsCape Epic
Route overview
Duration
4 Days —
Distance
200KM —
Climbing
6430M —
Please note that this is the 2026 Route information.
The 2026 route and full event details will be announced over the coming months and as the event approaches. In the meantime, the following information can help you better understand the race.
Unbeatable. Mystique. Pure MTB
Have you ever imagined descending dizzying trails through wild forests? Where massive mountains watch you from all four sides, ready to receive you with the toughness and recognition that only they can offer? Are you ready to get on the starting line?
A route that changes and seeks to surpass that of previous years, more exciting singletracks, more rewarding slopes, more views and more opportunities to conquer the Pyrenees.
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The 2026 Route is here
4 Days | 204km | 6.500m Climbing | 7.500m Descent
The 2026 Andorra Epic Pyrenees excites and challenges riders with a 204 km route, featuring 7,500 m of thrilling descent and 6,500 m of arduous ascent. Starting from the Race Village in La Massana, this 4-day Epic Series Legend-category event explores Andorra’s iconic MTB trails, venturing far beyond the ordinary to conquer the soaring slopes of the Pyrenees. As an Epic Series Legend-category race, the Andorra Epic demands that every rider earn their reward — along with the right to wear the finisher medal and move one step closer to joining the Epic Legend Club.
Stage 1
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Raw mountain biking at its finest
Stage 1 is the event’s most technical challenge, offering a true high-mountain MTB experience with two spectacular natural descents. Starting in Pal (Caubella), the route climbs sections of the Pal-Arinsal World Cup course before continuing to Coll de Cabús. Riders then tackle a first alpine descent into the Setúria Valley and, after returning to Coll de la Botella (refreshment point), enjoy a second, faster descent toward the Camí Ral. The stage finishes with a gentler section through mountain villages such as Ordino, Sornàs, and La Cortinada, ending in La Massana.
Pal Arinsal
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Raw mountain biking at its finest
Distance 49km
Climbing 1440m
Descent 2100m
Start Location Pal Arinsal
Finish Location La Massana
Stage 2
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Big mountains, big rewards. Ride the Queen
The Queen Stage is the event’s most demanding and spectacular day, combining major climbs, alpine scenery, and one of Andorra’s iconic descents. Starting in Canillo, the route climbs toward Grandvalira, passing high-mountain landscapes and landmarks such as Llac de Pessons (2,350 m). Riders enjoy a mix of natural singletracks and fun bike park sections before returning to Canillo for the second feed zone. A final climb to Coll d’Ordino leads into the legendary Beixalís descent, finishing in style at the finish line in La Massana.
Canillo
Friday, 3 July 2026
Big mountains, big rewards. Ride the Queen
Distance 58km
Climbing 2040m
Descent 2070m
Start Location Canillo
Finish Location La Massana
Stage 3
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1,600 meters of pure descending
Stage 3 offers one of the most spectacular experiences of the event, starting at Naturland Cota 1600 and climbing through alpine trails to the Roca de Pimes Refuge (2,160 m), the highest point of the stage. The highlight is a thrilling 1,300-meter descent, combining flowing bike park sections and natural singletracks down to Comabella and Sant Julià de Lòria. After a short recovery section, the stage ends with fast, scenic kilometres through riverside paths, historic bridges, and mountain landscapes, finishing in La Massana.
Naturland
Saturday, 4 July 2026
1,600 meters of pure descending
Distance 52km
Climbing 1300m
Descent 1620m
Start Location Naturland
Finish Location La Massana
Stage 4
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The Grand Finale. The iconic Commençal
The final stage is the grand finale of the Andorra Epic, featuring a demanding and spectacular route crowned by the legendary Commençal descent. Starting in La Massana, riders climb toward Pal and the Pal-Arinsal World Cup area, combining road, trails, and bike park sections. The course continues over Collada de Muntaner and includes a mandatory hike-a-bike at Pas del Contrabandista before reaching Coll de la Botella for the final feed zone.
From there, the stage finishes with more than 1,000 meters of continuous descending back to La Massana via the iconic Commençal trail, delivering a fitting and dramatic end to four days of high-mountain racing in the Andorran Pyrenees.
La Massana
Sunday, 5 July 2026
The Grand Finale. The iconic Commençal
Distance 45km
Climbing 1650m
Descent 1650m
Start Location La Massana
Finish Location La Massana
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