Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban.
The Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban is the weekend's middle distance: a swim in a calm stretch of the Tarn above a weir, two laps over the hills north of town and a half marathon in four laps through the old town. Finishing it well mostly comes down to planning for a run that lands in the early-July midday warmth. Also known as Triathlon de Montauban and Gorillaman Triathlon Montauban.
Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban 2027: Course, Route Profile & Map
Everything starts at the Cours Foucault, the hub of the whole weekend. The swim is in the Tarn, in a stretch the organiser describes as especially calm because it lies above a weir. Then comes the same bike loop twice: flat along the river valley first, then over a short, steep ramp up into the hills and back down towards town.
The run is four laps alternating between a green way by the water and the pedestrian streets of the old town, passing the finish line each lap, a finish the organiser deliberately stages like a big-race arch. The M shares the run loop from late morning, so the last laps get busy.
The long distance has carried the Gorillaman name since 2023 and is the flagship of the club that has organised the Triathlon de Montauban since 2015; more than 200 athletes started it in 2024. There is prize money, and drafting is not allowed.
+737 m
Bike course
85 km · +737 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 11.7 | 0.4 km | 4.4 % | 12.2 % | +17 m | — |
| km 17.2 | 1 km | 5.9 % | 14.6 % | +56 m | — |
| km 18.4 | 0.8 km | 5.3 % | 7.6 % | +44 m | — |
| km 23 | 0.5 km | 3.6 % | 5 % | +16 m | — |
| km 55.9 | 0.4 km | 4.3 % | 12.2 % | +17 m | — |
| km 61.4 | 1 km | 5.9 % | 14.7 % | +56 m | — |
| km 62.6 | 0.8 km | 5.4 % | 7.5 % | +43 m | — |
| km 64.5 | 0.4 km | 4.8 % | 7.2 % | +17 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban.
Settle into the race
The early hours are easy to underestimate: the bike starts flat, and that cool morning valley is exactly where people ride a pace they will not have on lap two. Ride the flat valley kilometres at an output you could repeat on the second lap, and take the ramp into the hills seated and controlled.
Spread the effort
The race is decided on the four run laps. The rhythm keeps changing between the green way, the old-town streets and the passes by the finish, and by midday in early July it is warm; the organiser explicitly plans water and spraying at the aid stations for high temperatures.
Finish strong
The classic trap is a fast first run lap fed by the noise at the finish, paid for on lap three.
Training plan for Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban: 12-week build
Build all three disciplines
For a capable age-grouper the Gorillaman takes roughly five to six and a half hours. Most of that is steady aerobic work on the bike without drafting, broken by two short, steep climbs per lap that push briefly over threshold.
Brick sessions
The closing half marathon is the key task. Brick sessions with long rides followed by 45 to 75 minute runs teach you to settle into an even run rhythm on tired legs, even on a course that switches between green way and paving as often as this one.
Practise transitions
Plan for heat on purpose: do some of your bricks in the warmest part of the day and practise drinking and cooling at every aid station, because this run falls in the midday hours.
Arrive fresh
On the bike, long aero rides on flat roads are the backbone, with short hill intervals of two to four minutes added. In the water, calm open-water sessions with sighting practice are enough, since this stretch of the Tarn has little current.
Courses
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Everything about Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban.
How long is Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban?
Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban is 107.7 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
What is the profile of the bike course at Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban?
The bike course at Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban is classified as Rolling, averaging 8.3 vertical metres per kilometre. 55% of the route is flat, 20% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 1% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does the bike course at Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban have?
The hardest climb on the bike course at Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban starts at kilometre 17.2, runs for 1 km at an average of 5.9% and gains 56 metres. 8 climbs are mapped in total.
Is there a GPX file for the Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban course?
Yes. The Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban?
Preparation for Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban should account for 107.7 km, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban?
The pacing strategy for Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban should reflect 107.7 km and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban take place?
Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban takes place on July 3, 2027.
Where does Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban take place?
Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban takes place in Montauban, France.
Which distances does Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban offer?
Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban offers 4 distances — Triathlon L Gorillaman: 107.7 km; Triathlon M: 55 km; Triathlon S: 25.75 km; Triathlon XS: 12.9 km.
How do I register for Gorillaman Triathlon de Montauban?
Registration runs through the organiser: triathlonmontauban.fr. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
