Gran Fondo Caraïbes takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Bouillante, Guadeloupe. The main route is 116 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026
- Start
- Bouillante 🇬🇵
- Distance
- 116 km
- Climbing
- 1,685 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 8-week plan to Gran Fondo Caraïbes
The Build 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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UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualifier in Guadeloupe: a 116 km out-and-back from Bouillante along the Basse-Terre coast, over the Sapotille climb, with about 1,685 m of climbing.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
5:00–6:00
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Gran Fondo Caraïbes is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gran Fondo Caraïbes?
Gran Fondo Caraïbes takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Bouillante, Guadeloupe.
How long is Gran Fondo Caraïbes?
The main route is 116 km.
How much climbing does Gran Fondo Caraïbes have?
Gran Fondo Caraïbes has 1,685 m of climbing.
Who is Gran Fondo Caraïbes for?
Gran Fondo Caraïbes is open to all participants.
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