When is VentouxMan 2027?

The 2027 date is not published yet. The race has been held in September since 2019: in 2026 the L was on Sunday 20 September and the S, Gravel M and 10 km on Saturday 19.

Does VentouxMan go to the top of Mont Ventoux?

Yes, from Bédoin, including the last 6 km from Chalet Reynard to the summit. The descent is neutralised, then the way back goes through Malaucène and over the Col de la Chaîne.

What are the cut-offs for the L?

In 2026: out of the water by 8:45 am, km 43 by 12:15 pm, km 73 by 1:45 pm, onto the run by 3 pm, second lap by 3:45 pm, third lap by 4:30 pm, finish by 5:30 pm.

VentouxMan: how many weeks of preparation?

For an athlete at intermediate level, Endu builds a 21-week preparation. If your race is closer, the plan compresses phases while keeping the taper; if it's further away, it lengthens the preparation, and when the gap is large the preparation starts right away, gently and at your current volume, before building up.

How many sessions per week?

This example has 6 sessions per week. You choose 5 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, on Garmin and COROS. On Garmin, the Endu app (Connect IQ Store) shows today’s session and starts it as a guided workout. On COROS, link your account from your profile: your running, trail and cycling sessions land in the watch calendar. Other brands are not supported yet.

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.

VentouxMan 2027: date, course and training plan

124 km · swim 2 · bike 104 · run 18Monteux2027 edition: date not announced yet

VentouxMan is a long-distance triathlon that climbs Mont Ventoux from Bédoin, its most famous side. Since 2024 it has started from the lake at Monteux, 30 km south of the Ventoux, on a loop course: a 2 km swim, a 104 km bike with 2,200 m of climbing, then an 18 km run around the lake. The 11th edition was held on 20 September 2026; the 2027 date has not been announced yet.

Your plan for VentouxMan

A plan set to your level and free days, which adapts to your feedback after each session.

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VentouxMan at a glance

Date: 2027 edition: date not announced yet2026 edition: 20 September 2026
Formats: Triathlon LPlan below — 2 km swim in the lake at Monteux, 104 km bike (2,200 m of climbing) over the Ventoux, 18 km run in three laps. 2026 starts: women at 7:30 am, relays at 7:35, men at 7:40. 2026 cut-offs: out of the water by 8:45 am, km 43 by 12:15 pm, km 73 by 1:45 pm, onto the run by 3 pm, finish by 5:30 pm. The clock is neutralised on the Ventoux descent.
Triathlon L Relais — Teams of two or three, on the L course; one member may cover two disciplines.
Duathlon L — 9 km run, 104 km bike over the Ventoux, 18 km run.
Gravel Triathlon M — 1 km swim, 30 km gravel ride (500 m of climbing), 9 km run (250 m of climbing), on Saturday.
Triathlon S — 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run, all flat, on Saturday. Individual or relay.
10 km sur route — Flat and fully paved, on Saturday evening in Monteux.
Registration: Online through the "Je m’inscris" button on the official website; as of 10 October 2026, neither the 2027 date nor the prices are published. You need a triathlon licence or a day licence bought when you register. In 2026, bibs for the L could only be collected on Saturday, at the lake in Monteux, with no pick-up on Sunday. Cancellation cover is offered at registration; without it, you can transfer your bib within the deadlines set by the rules.
Official website: ventouxman.com

The 2026 course

Swim: 2 km in the lake at Monteux. Bike: one 104 km loop with 2,200 m of climbing through the vineyards and villages of the Vaucluse, climbing Mont Ventoux from Bédoin, including the 6 km from Chalet Reynard to the summit; neutralised descent, return via Malaucène and up the Col de la Chaîne. The approach to and return from the Ventoux are mostly flat. Run: 18 km in three 6 km laps around the lake at Monteux, with a 30 m dune overlooking the finish.

What the race asks of your training

The Ventoux from Bédoin

The climb from Bédoin accounts for about 1,600 m of climbing, the last 6 km of it, from Chalet Reynard to the summit, through a lunar landscape. You need to be able to climb for a long time, often more than an hour, at a steady pace: long mountain rides, long threshold climbs and low gears. The sample plan below is for a classic half, so remember to add this climbing.

A neutralised descent, then one more pass

The clock stops on the descent of the Ventoux, but the race is not over: the way back goes through Malaucène and up the Col de la Chaîne, then over mostly flat ground to Monteux. Keeping something in reserve at the Ventoux summit stops this last pass from hurting.

Cut-offs to respect

In 2026 you had to reach km 43 by 12:15 pm and km 73 by 1:45 pm, then start the run by 3 pm. One very long mountain ride late in the build-up lets you check your realistic split times.

Three run laps and a dune

The 18 km is run in three laps around the lake at Monteux, with a 30 m dune overlooking the finish. Bricks of hilly riding followed by a run with a short steep climb on each lap prepare you for this finale. Eight aid stations on the run and four on the bike: test what you will eat and drink in training.

The plan below prepares the Triathlon L format, for an athlete at intermediate level with 6 days available per week. Until the official date is out, the example is set for September 2027. Aiming for another format? Enter its distance when you create your plan, which will be calibrated on your level, your available days and your feedback after every session.

weeks: 21
sessions: 125
sessions / week: 6
peak week: 10.3 h

Plan structure

Periodised in phases: build the base, move to race-specific work, then taper before the race.

General preparation
Weeks 1–2 · 2 wk
Base
Weeks 3–8 · 6 wk
Build
Weeks 9–13 · 5 wk
Specific
Weeks 14–18 · 5 wk
Taper
Weeks 19–20 · 2 wk
Race week
Weeks 21–21 · 1 wk

Volume progression

Week by week: lighter recovery weeks are built in to absorb the load.

Wk	Phase	Hours	km
1	General preparation	6.3 h	21
2	General preparation	6.6 h	22
3	Baserecovery	5.6 h	19
4	Base	7.2 h	23
5	Base	7.5 h	24
6	Base	7.7 h	25
7	Baserecovery	6.1 h	20
8	Base	8.1 h	25
9	Build	8.5 h	28
10	Build	8.7 h	28
11	Buildrecovery	6.7 h	24
12	Build	9 h	29
13	Build	9.2 h	30
14	Specific	9.5 h	30
15	Specificrecovery	7.2 h	24
16	Specific	9.6 h	30
17	Specific	10 h	32
18	Specific	10.3 h	33
19	Taper	7 h	22
20	Taper	5.7 h	18
21	Race week	3.6 h	8

Sample week — week 12 (Build)

Real sessions from the plan with their targets. Each session is detailed step by step, and can be sent to a Garmin or COROS watch.

MondaySwimmingEasy
59 min continuous swim
59 min · 2.7 km
TuesdayRunningVery hard
3 × 1.2 km at MAS
2 min 30 s jog recovery
48 min · 8.8 km
ThursdayBrickHard
1 h 30 bike + 17 min run
including 3 × 10 min at threshold on the bike · run at marathon pace
1 h 55
FridaySwimmingHard
10 × 200 m at threshold
20 s recovery
59 min · 2.8 km
SaturdayCyclingEasy
2 h 45 at endurance pace
2 h 45
SundayRunningEasy
Long run 1 h 33
1 h 33 · 15 km

Example generated for a intermediate-level profile (MAS 15 km/h, 6 days available per week). Your plan will depend on your level, availability and feedback.

This plan’s check-up

Pass

A 21-week build (recommended minimum: 12); a longest run never more than 6% above the previous month’s; volume rising at most 13% from one week to the next; 82% of the time at easy effort; the longest session 3 weeks before the race; a taper cutting volume by 65% in race week.

2 worth knowing · 22 checks passed

Remarks

Strength training — No strength session.
Fueling — Long sessions (up to 195 min in this plan) are where race fueling is rehearsed.

The 22 checks passed, in detail

Length of the build — 21 weeks: enough for this race (recommended minimum: 12).
Sessions per week — 6 sessions a week: the minimum for this race is met.
Volume progression — Running volume rises at most 13% from one week to the next (a signal appears beyond 20%).
Long run increase — Each week, the longest run is at most 6% longer than the longest of the previous month (benchmark: 10%).
Lighter weeks — A lighter week comes back regularly (weeks 3, 7, 11, 15, 19).
Intensity distribution — About 82% of the time at easy effort: the most common distribution among trained endurance athletes.
Demanding sessions — No more than 3 demanding session(s) a week: suited to the level.
Hard days back to back — Demanding sessions are separated by easy days.
Rest days — At least one rest day a week.
Timing of the longest session — The longest session falls 3 weeks before the race: the right time.
Bike-run bricks — 10 bike-run bricks over the last 12 weeks.
Taper — Volume drops 65% in race week.
Intensity during the taper — Short race-pace efforts remain in the last two weeks.
Frequency during the taper — The number of sessions stays close to usual (92%).
Swim / bike / run balance — Swim 22%, bike 48%, run 30%: within coaches’ benchmarks.
Frequency per discipline — Each discipline comes back at least 2 times a week.
Sessions per week — 6 sessions a week: enough for a long format.
Open water — 5 open-water session(s) before the race.
Longest ride — The longest ride lasts 195 min (benchmark: 180 to 270 min).
Longest run — The longest run lasts 110 min (benchmark: 90 to 135 min).
Swim distance — The longest swim covers 174% of the race distance.
Long ride increase — The long ride grows in small steps.

Endu runs its own plans through the plan check open to everyone: same public rules, same thresholds, same sources. The rules and their sources, and a check of your own plan.

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 MAS or a reference performance. A MAS test is built into the plan if you don't know yours.

Three disciplines, one load

Swim, bike and run are planned together: brick sessions, key sessions spread out, and a coherent total load week after week.

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

On Garmin with the Endu app, on COROS by direct sync: the guided workout shows up on your wrist, step by step.

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