IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne - Vendée.
Plan your preparation for IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne 2027 across every discipline: 3.8 km Swim, 180.2 km Bike and 42.2 km Run. Course, pacing, transitions and training load are framed in Les Sables-d'Olonne as part of your real week.
IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne 2027: Course, Route Profile & Map
IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne is made up of 3.8 km Swim, 180.2 km Bike and 42.2 km Run. That split decides how much volume each discipline gets, how you rehearse the transitions, and the pace you start the race at. The elevation known so far covers 180.2 km Bike with +990 m.
+990 m
Bike course
180.2 km · +990 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 8.2 | 0.3 km | 3.4 % | 4.1 % | +10 m | — |
| km 40.8 | 0.3 km | 5.4 % | 7.6 % | +16 m | — |
| km 93.2 | 0.5 km | 4 % | 6.2 % | +18 m | — |
| km 94.5 | 0.8 km | 3.3 % | 6.9 % | +25 m | — |
| km 114.1 | 0.5 km | 3.6 % | 5.1 % | +18 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 IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Settle into the race
At IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne the race is decided by how you divide yourself across the disciplines: 3.8 km Swim, 180.2 km Bike and 42.2 km Run.
Finish strong
Take the first one deliberately under control, keep the transitions calm, and save something for the closing discipline: that is where starting too fast costs the most.
Training plan for IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne: 12-week build
Build all three disciplines
A sensible 12-week build for IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne spreads the weeks across every discipline: 3.8 km Swim, 180.2 km Bike and 42.2 km Run.
Brick sessions
Alongside the single-sport work, brick sessions and the transitions need a fixed place in the plan.
Practise transitions
YOUB would not treat IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne as a static weekly template.
Arrive fresh
It checks training load, recovery, and available time continuously against each other.
Courses
Download the IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne course as a GPX file for your watch or bike computer.
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Everything about IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne - Vendée.
How long is IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne?
IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne is 226 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 IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne?
The bike course at IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne is classified as Flat, averaging 5.6 vertical metres per kilometre. 60% of the route is flat, 20% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does the bike course at IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne have?
The hardest climb on the bike course at IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne starts at kilometre 94.5, runs for 0.8 km at an average of 3.3% and gains 25 metres. 5 climbs are mapped in total.
Is there a GPX file for the IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne course?
Yes. The IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne 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 IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne?
Preparation for IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne should account for 226 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 IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne?
The pacing strategy for IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne should reflect 226 km and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne - Vendée take place?
IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne - Vendée takes place on June 27, 2027.
Where does IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne - Vendée take place?
IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne - Vendée takes place in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France.
How do I register for IRONMAN Les Sables-d'Olonne?
Registration runs through the organiser: lessablesdolonne.fr. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
