Haute Route Alps takes place on Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2027 in Megève, France. The main route is 813 km.
- Date
- Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2027
- Start
- Megève 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 813 km
- Climbing
- 18,800 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 46-week plan to Haute Route Alps
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 Haute Route Alps is a seven-day cycling event across iconic Alpine mountain passes, linking Megève and Nice.
Your road to race day
Race day at Haute Route Alps is 46 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base34 weeks · Oct 12, 2026 – Jun 6, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jun 7, 2027 – Jul 18, 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 · Jul 19, 2027 – Aug 8, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Aug 9, 2027 – Aug 22, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Aug 23, 2027 – Aug 29, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Haute Route Alps?
Haute Route Alps takes place on Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2027 in Megève, France.
How long is Haute Route Alps?
The main route is 813 km.
How much climbing does Haute Route Alps have?
Haute Route Alps has 18,800 m of climbing.
Who is Haute Route Alps for?
Haute Route Alps is open to all participants.
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