It is this combination that makes the cancellation a shame: finding the right way yourself, making decisions under time pressure and then swapping the day’s stories in the paddock. Saint-Palais was meant to provide the setting for that.
The sources checked give no specific reason for the cancellation. The postponement to 2027 mentioned by Owaka has also so far been given without a specific date. Anyone hoping for a fresh attempt should therefore wait for further announcements from the organisers.
For participants who have already registered, the advice now is to contact the organiser and clarify how the entry and any fees already paid will be handled. Booked accommodation and travel should also be reviewed accordingly.
For this year, the roadbook in Saint-Palais stays closed. The hope remains that the announced postponement will turn into a new start, and that the idea of an accessible rally raid event in the Basque Country will still make it onto the route.
Sources:
Bayonne tourist office: event listed as cancelled,
Owaka: 2026 cancellation and note on postponement,
Official Rally Moto TT website.