Mountain Quest 2027 takes place on Sat, Jun 19, 2027 in Amarante, Portugal. The main route is 208 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jun 19, 2027
- Start
- Amarante 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 208 km
- Climbing
- 6,879 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 35-week plan to Mountain Quest 2027
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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Mountain Quest is an ultra-distance mountain-bike event in Amarante and part of the Mountain Quest Series, with the 2027 edition listed for June.
What this race demands
This 208 km mountain-bike ride combines a very long distance with 6,879 m of climbing. It demands sustained climbing capacity, durable pacing, and enough fueling to support many hours of riding.
Climbing volume
The 6,879 m of elevation gain over 208 km requires repeated, sustained climbing rather than relying on short bursts of power.
Long-duration durability
The distance and climbing load make it important to maintain steady effort and bike control deep into a prolonged ride.
Sustained fueling
The likely duration makes regular carbohydrate intake important for maintaining energy throughout the event.
For a ride likely to last well over 2.5 hours, aim for about 60–90 g of carbohydrate per hour, adjusted to what you have practised and can tolerate.
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
12:00–14:25
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 Mountain Quest 2027 is 35 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base23 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 28, 2027 – May 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 · May 9, 2027 – May 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 · May 30, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 13, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mountain Quest 2027?
Mountain Quest 2027 takes place on Sat, Jun 19, 2027 in Amarante, Portugal.
How long is Mountain Quest 2027?
The main route is 208 km.
What does Mountain Quest 2027 demand?
This 208 km mountain-bike ride combines a very long distance with 6,879 m of climbing. It demands sustained climbing capacity, durable pacing, and enough fueling to support many hours of riding.
How much climbing does Mountain Quest 2027 have?
Mountain Quest 2027 has 6,879 m of climbing.
Who is Mountain Quest 2027 for?
Mountain Quest 2027 is open to all participants.
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