Sierre-Zinal takes place on Sat, Aug 7, 2027 in Sierre, Switzerland. The main route is 31 km.
- Date
- Sat, Aug 7, 2027
- Start
- Sierre 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 31 km
- Climbing
- 2,200 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 46-week plan to Sierre-Zinal
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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Sierre-Zinal is a mountain race in the Valais Alps with a 31 km course from Sierre to Zinal and 2,200 m of ascent.
Your road to race day
Race day at Sierre-Zinal is 46 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base34 weeks · Sep 20, 2026 – May 15, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 16, 2027 – Jun 26, 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 · Jun 27, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jul 18, 2027 – Jul 31, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Aug 1, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Sierre-Zinal?
Sierre-Zinal takes place on Sat, Aug 7, 2027 in Sierre, Switzerland.
How long is Sierre-Zinal?
The main route is 31 km.
How much climbing does Sierre-Zinal have?
Sierre-Zinal has 2,200 m of climbing.
Who is Sierre-Zinal for?
Sierre-Zinal is open to all participants.
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