Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture takes place on Sat, Apr 10, 2027 in Vielsalm, Belgium. The main route is 101 km.
- Date
- Sat, Apr 10, 2027
- Start
- Vielsalm 🇧🇪
- Distance
- 101 km
- Climbing
- 2,867 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 27-week plan to Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture
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 Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture is a scenic trail running event held in the Belgian Ardennes starting from the ski slopes of Baraque de Fraiture in Vielsalm.
What this race demands
This 101 km trail running event demands exceptional endurance and resilience to manage 2867 meters of elevation gain across the Belgian Ardennes in early spring.
Ultra-Endurance Capacity
Covering 101 kilometers requires sustained physical and mental stamina to manage hours of continuous movement on foot.
Climbing and Descending Strength
The 2867 meters of elevation gain across the Ardennes terrain demands strong climbing legs and robust eccentric muscle durability for descents.
Spring Weather Resilience
An April event in Belgium exposes athletes to potentially cold, wet, and variable conditions, requiring appropriate gear management.
A race of this expected duration requires a consistent intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output and prevent severe glycogen depletion.
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 Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture is 27 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base15 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 17, 2027 – Feb 27, 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 · Feb 28, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 21, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 10, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture?
Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture takes place on Sat, Apr 10, 2027 in Vielsalm, Belgium.
How long is Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture?
The main route is 101 km.
What does Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture demand?
This 101 km trail running event demands exceptional endurance and resilience to manage 2867 meters of elevation gain across the Belgian Ardennes in early spring.
How much climbing does Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture have?
Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture has 2,867 m of climbing.
Who is Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture for?
Epic Trail Baraque de Fraiture is open to all participants.
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