Gatineau Loppet takes place on Fri, Feb 19, 2027 in Gatineau, Canada. The main route is 50 km.
- Date
- Fri, Feb 19, 2027
- Start
- Gatineau 🇨🇦
- Distance
- 50 km
Your 17-week plan to Gatineau Loppet
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 Gatineau Loppet offers 50 km, 27 km and shorter events in both classical and free technique, with the 50 km races starting in the La Pêche sector.
Your road to race day
Race day at Gatineau Loppet is 17 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base5 weeks · Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 8, 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 9, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 12, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 19, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gatineau Loppet?
Gatineau Loppet takes place on Fri, Feb 19, 2027 in Gatineau, Canada.
How long is Gatineau Loppet?
The main route is 50 km.
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