Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB) takes place on Fri, Apr 23, 2027 in Malaucène, France. The main route is 125 km.
- Date
- Fri, Apr 23, 2027
- Start
- Malaucène 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 125 km
- Climbing
- 5,700 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 28-week plan to Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB)
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 Ultra Géant de Provence (UGP) is the 125 km, 5,700 m+ mountain ultra-trail of Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB, starting at 23:59 on 23 April 2027 in Malaucène and traversing Mont Ventoux, the Toulourenc Gorges, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the Saint-Amand ridgelines, with a 29h30 time limit.
What this race demands
This 125-kilometer mountain ultra-trail demands sustained multi-hour physical and mental endurance to cover 5,700 meters of vertical gain over a twenty-nine and a half hour limit.
Extreme climbing volume
Accumulating 5,700 meters of elevation gain across 125 kilometers requires significant vertical resilience and uphill efficiency on varied terrain including ridges, gorges, and Mont Ventoux.
Night running capability
With a start time of 23:59 in April, athletes must be prepared for several hours of continuous running and navigating in darkness and likely cold spring nighttime temperatures.
Ultra-distance pacing
Managing effort over a 125-kilometer course is essential to handle the technical demands of the Dentelles de Montmirail and Saint-Amand ridgelines without early fatigue.
A sustained intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended given the multi-hour duration of this ultra-distance event.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB) is 28 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base16 weeks · Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 30, 2027 – Mar 12, 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 · Mar 13, 2027 – Apr 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 · Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB)?
Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB) takes place on Fri, Apr 23, 2027 in Malaucène, France.
How long is Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB)?
The main route is 125 km.
What does Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB) demand?
This 125-kilometer mountain ultra-trail demands sustained multi-hour physical and mental endurance to cover 5,700 meters of vertical gain over a twenty-nine and a half hour limit.
How much climbing does Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB) have?
Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB) has 5,700 m of climbing.
Who is Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB) for?
Ultra Géant de Provence (Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB) is open to all participants.
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