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Verdon Swim Experience

Verdon Swim Experience takes place on Fri, Jun 11, 2027 in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France. The main route is 6 km.

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.

Race day at Verdon Swim Experience is 42 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Base30 weeks · Aug 22, 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.

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