Trail du Ventoux 2027: training plan
Trail du Ventoux — 46 km · 2,800 m D+ · Bedoin. Here is the preparation structure Endu generates for an athlete at intermediate level training 4 times a week, with race day on 22 March 2027. Your plan will be calibrated on your VMA, your available days and your feedback after every session.
- weeks
- 14
- sessions
- 55
- sessions / week
- 3.9
- peak week
- 7.7 h
Plan structure
Periodised in phases: build the base, move to race-specific work, then taper before the race.
- General preparationWeeks 1–2 · 2 wk
- BaseWeeks 3–6 · 4 wk
- BuildWeeks 7–8 · 2 wk
- SpecificWeeks 9–11 · 3 wk
- TaperWeeks 12–13 · 2 wk
- Race weekWeeks 14–14 · 1 wk
Volume progression
Week by week: lighter recovery weeks are built in to absorb the load.
| Wk | Phase | Hours | km | Elev. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General preparation | 4.5 h | 31 | 809 m |
| 2 | General preparation | 4.9 h | 33 | 992 m |
| 3 | Base | 5.3 h | 37 | 920 m |
| 4 | Baserecovery | 4.3 h | 30 | 622 m |
| 5 | Base | 5.7 h | 38 | 1,130 m |
| 6 | Base | 6.1 h | 41 | 1,258 m |
| 7 | Build | 6.5 h | 43 | 1,286 m |
| 8 | Buildrecovery | 5.1 h | 35 | 1,020 m |
| 9 | Specific | 6.9 h | 43 | 1,607 m |
| 10 | Specific | 7.3 h | 47 | 1,670 m |
| 11 | Specific | 7.7 h | 48 | 1,826 m |
| 12 | Taper | 5.2 h | 35 | 1,060 m |
| 13 | Taper | 4.1 h | 31 | 376 m |
| 14 | Race week | 2.6 h | 21 | 56 m |
Sample week — week 9 (Specific)
Real sessions from the plan with their targets. Each session is detailed step by step and exportable as .fit.
- TuesdayHard🏔️ Long hills 3×8min1 h 14 · 8.6 km
- FridayEasy🏔️ Easy trail run 39min — rolling terrain (~158m climb)39 min · 4.6 km
- SaturdayEasy🏔️ Back-to-back long run 93min · 419m gain1 h 33 · 9 km
- SundayEasy🏔️ Long trail run ~21.0km with 727m climbing3 h 27 · 21 km
Example generated for a intermediate-level profile (VMA 15 km/h, 4 sessions/week). Your plan will depend on your level, availability and feedback.
Why this plan works
Science-based periodisation
Base → build → specific → taper, with a recovery week every 3 to 4 weeks. Load goes up, but never two hard weeks in a row without a breather.
Paces, not vague feelings
Every session has target zones (pace, HR) computed from your VMA or a reference performance. A VMA test is built into the plan if you don't know yours.
Elevation as the central variable
Weekly climbing volume, long hilly runs, downhill technique and power-hiking for ultras: a trail plan is not a road plan with bumps.
A plan that listens
After each session you rate how it felt (RPE). Too hard? The plan eases what follows. Skipped a session? It reschedules or absorbs it.
On your watch
.fit export compatible with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Polar: the guided workout shows up on your wrist, step by step.
Your plan, not a template athlete's
This plan is generated for an athlete at intermediate level training 4 times a week. Yours will be calibrated on your VMA, your available days and your feedback after every session. 3 minutes. 14-day trial, cancel anytime.
Create my plan for Trail du VentouxFrequently asked questions
- How many weeks to prepare for Trail du Ventoux?
- For an athlete at intermediate level, Endu builds a 14-week preparation. If your race is closer, the plan compresses phases while keeping the taper; if it's further away, it extends the base phase.
- How many sessions per week?
- This example has 3.9 sessions per week. You choose 4 to 7 training days and the exact days (e.g. Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun): the plan sticks to them.
- I'm a beginner, is this plan for me?
- The plan adapts to your declared level (beginner to semi-pro): starting volume, progression and intensity change. Endu also offers a "Discovery" mode without a race to build a base first.
- Can I follow sessions on my watch?
- Yes: every session exports as .fit, the format read by Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Polar and Wahoo. Import it in your watch app and the guided workout appears on your wrist.
- How much does it cost?
- 14-day free trial, then €7.99/month with no commitment or €59.88/year (€4.99/month). Unlimited objectives and sports.