Hike

Nocturna Fredes - Paüls

Nocturna Fredes - Paüls takes place on Sat, Jun 19, 2027 in Paüls, Spain. The main route is 44.5 km.

Nocturna Fredes - Paüls is a classic 44.5 km non-competitive endurance hiking traverse along the GR7 trail through the Port mountain range in Spain.

What this race demands

Nocturna Fredes - Paüls demands sustained endurance across 44.5 km of mountain terrain with 1630 meters of elevation gain.

Endurance capacity

Covering 44.5 km on foot requires sustained cardiovascular output over an extended duration.

Climbing volume

Accumulating 1630 meters of elevation over the distance requires significant climbing strength and uphill hiking efficiency.

Overnight stamina

A nocturnal endurance hike requires managing fatigue and pacing through regular sleeping hours.

Given the extended duration of a 44.5 km mountain hike, athletes should consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.

Race day at Nocturna Fredes - Paüls is 43 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Base31 weeks · Aug 23, 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.

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