La Lapébie takes place on Sun, Sep 13, 2026 in Bagnères-de-Luchon, France. The main route is 121 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026
- Start
- Bagnères-de-Luchon 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 121 km
- Climbing
- 3,380 m
- Level
- Open to all
La Lapébie is an iconic cyclosportive in the Pyrenees starting from Bagnères-de-Luchon and traversing legendary Tour de France mountain passes.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
La Lapébie demands continuous climbing and descending over 3380 meters of elevation across 121 kilometers in the Pyrenees.
Climbing volume
Sustained output on legendary Pyrenean mountain passes requires consistent climbing efficiency and aerobic capacity over 3380 meters of elevation.
Durability
Managing fatigue across 121 kilometers of mountainous terrain demands disciplined pacing and continuous nutritional support.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output over a mountain event lasting several hours.
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
6:30–7:50
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 La Lapébie is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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