Campo dei Fiori Trail takes place on Sat, Mar 6, 2027 in Gavirate, Italy. The main route is 70 km.
- Date
- Sat, Mar 6, 2027
- Start
- Gavirate 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 70 km
- Climbing
- 3,900 m
Set in the Campo dei Fiori Regional Natural Park above Gavirate, this trail delivers a steep, technical mountain test through rugged terrain, historic woodland paths, and exposed ridge sections.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Campo dei Fiori Trail requires sustained climbing power and technical descending over a 70-kilometer mountain course with 3900 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing Volume
Accumulating 3900 meters of elevation over 70 kilometers demands significant muscular endurance for prolonged ascents.
Technical Terrain
Navigating rugged terrain, historic woodland paths, and exposed ridge sections requires strong footwork and balance under fatigue.
Early Season Timing
Racing in early March means preparing for potentially cold or wet conditions in the regional natural park.
Given the extended duration, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.
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 Campo dei Fiori Trail is 28 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base16 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 13, 2026 – Jan 23, 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 · Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 14, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 28, 2027 – Mar 6, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Similar races
Organising this race?