Transvolcano – 40 km takes place on Sat, Jan 23, 2027 in Bourg-Murat, Réunion. The main route is 40 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jan 23, 2027
- Start
- Bourg-Murat 🇷🇪
- Distance
- 40 km
- Climbing
- 1,240 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 14-week plan to Transvolcano – 40 km
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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Trail race across the volcanic terrain of the Piton de la Fournaise massif from Bourg-Murat on Réunion, with 40 km (about 1,240 m climbing) and 67 km formats.
Your road to race day
Race day at Transvolcano – 40 km is 14 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base2 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 1, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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 · Dec 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jan 17, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Transvolcano – 40 km?
Transvolcano – 40 km takes place on Sat, Jan 23, 2027 in Bourg-Murat, Réunion.
How long is Transvolcano – 40 km?
The main route is 40 km.
How much climbing does Transvolcano – 40 km have?
Transvolcano – 40 km has 1,240 m of climbing.
Who is Transvolcano – 40 km for?
Transvolcano – 40 km is open to all participants.
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