Verdon Swim Experience takes place on Fri, Jun 11, 2027 in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France. The main route is 6 km.
- Date
- Fri, Jun 11, 2027
- Start
- Moustiers-Sainte-Marie 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 6 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 36-week plan to Verdon Swim Experience
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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An open water swimming event held in the spectacular turquoise waters and steep limestone cliffs of Lake Sainte-Croix and the Gorges du Verdon.
What this race demands
This 6 km open water swimming event requires sustained aerobic endurance and mental focus to navigate the distance in Lake Sainte-Croix.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 6 km entirely by swimming demands high cardiovascular efficiency and a well-paced stroke rate maintained over a prolonged duration.
Open water navigation
Swimming in the expansive waters of Lake Sainte-Croix and the Gorges du Verdon requires consistent sighting and adaptation to open water conditions.
Your road to race day
Race day at Verdon Swim Experience is 36 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base24 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 20, 2027 – Apr 30, 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 1, 2027 – May 21, 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 22, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 11, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Verdon Swim Experience?
Verdon Swim Experience takes place on Fri, Jun 11, 2027 in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France.
How long is Verdon Swim Experience?
The main route is 6 km.
What does Verdon Swim Experience demand?
This 6 km open water swimming event requires sustained aerobic endurance and mental focus to navigate the distance in Lake Sainte-Croix.
Who is Verdon Swim Experience for?
Verdon Swim Experience is open to all participants.
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