Alpe d’Huez Triathlon takes place on Sun, Jul 25, 2027 in Alpe d'Huez, France. The main route is 118 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jul 25, 2027
- Start
- Alpe d'Huez 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 118 km
- Climbing
- 3,200 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 42-week plan to Alpe d’Huez Triathlon
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Alpe d’Huez Triathlon is a legendary multi-day event featuring iconic mountain climbs, including the famous 21 bends of Alpe d'Huez.
What this race demands
The Alpe d’Huez Triathlon demands immense sustained power output and climbing resilience across 118 kilometers and 3200 meters of elevation gain in a mountain environment.
Climbing volume
The course features 3200 meters of vertical gain over 118 kilometers, requiring exceptional climbing efficiency and sustained force production on steep mountain ascents.
Pacing discipline
The severe elevation profile demands strict adherence to target wattage or heart rate ranges early in the race to preserve glycogen stores for the later mountain sections.
Muscular durability
Navigating iconic mountain climbs and descents across a triathlon format places high eccentric and concentric stress on the lower limbs and core.
Due to a duration well exceeding 2.5 hours, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy balance through the heavy climbing.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Alpe d’Huez Triathlon is 42 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base30 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – May 2, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 3, 2027 – Jun 13, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jun 14, 2027 – Jul 4, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jul 5, 2027 – Jul 18, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 19, 2027 – Jul 25, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Alpe d’Huez Triathlon?
Alpe d’Huez Triathlon takes place on Sun, Jul 25, 2027 in Alpe d'Huez, France.
How long is Alpe d’Huez Triathlon?
The main route is 118 km.
What does Alpe d’Huez Triathlon demand?
The Alpe d’Huez Triathlon demands immense sustained power output and climbing resilience across 118 kilometers and 3200 meters of elevation gain in a mountain environment.
How much climbing does Alpe d’Huez Triathlon have?
Alpe d’Huez Triathlon has 3,200 m of climbing.
Who is Alpe d’Huez Triathlon for?
Alpe d’Huez Triathlon is open to all participants.
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