Trail de Vulcain – Ultra Volcanique 77K takes place on Sun, Mar 7, 2027 in Volvic, France. The main route is 77 km.
- Date
- Sun, Mar 7, 2027
- Start
- Volvic 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 77 km
- Climbing
- 2,920 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 17-week plan to Trail de Vulcain – Ultra Volcanique 77K
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 77 km Ultra Volcanique starts in Volvic and runs through the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d’Auvergne, with about 2,920 m of elevation gain.
Your road to race day
Race day at Trail de Vulcain – Ultra Volcanique 77K is 17 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base5 weeks · Nov 9, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 14, 2026 – Jan 24, 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 · Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 15, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 1, 2027 – Mar 7, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Trail de Vulcain – Ultra Volcanique 77K?
Trail de Vulcain – Ultra Volcanique 77K takes place on Sun, Mar 7, 2027 in Volvic, France.
How long is Trail de Vulcain – Ultra Volcanique 77K?
The main route is 77 km.
How much climbing does Trail de Vulcain – Ultra Volcanique 77K have?
Trail de Vulcain – Ultra Volcanique 77K has 2,920 m of climbing.
Who is Trail de Vulcain – Ultra Volcanique 77K for?
Trail de Vulcain – Ultra Volcanique 77K is open to all participants.
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