Triathlon XL de Gérardmer.
Plan your preparation for Triathlon XL de Gérardmer 2027 across every discipline: 1.9 km Swim, 90 km Bike and 21 km Run. Course, pacing, transitions and training load are framed in Gérardmer as part of your real week.
Triathlon XL de Gérardmer 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
Triathlon XL de Gérardmer is made up of 1.9 km Swim, 90 km Bike and 21 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 90 km Bike with +1890 m and 21 km Run with +240 m.
+1,890 m
+240 m
Bike course
90 km · +1,890 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 2.3 | 1.5 km | 8.7 % | 11.4 % | +126 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 12.4 | 2.9 km | 7.1 % | 15.1 % | +206 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 33.3 | 1.5 km | 8.6 % | 11.5 % | +126 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 43.4 | 2.9 km | 7.1 % | 15.4 % | +206 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 50.9 | 1 km | 7.4 % | 14.2 % | +74 m | — |
| km 64.3 | 1.5 km | 8.6 % | 11.6 % | +126 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 74.4 | 2.9 km | 7.1 % | 15.1 % | +207 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 81.9 | 1 km | 7.4 % | 14.1 % | +74 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.
Run course
21 km · +240 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 2.4 | 0.7 km | 5.5 % | 12.1 % | +36 m | — |
| km 9.6 | 0.7 km | 5.6 % | 12.1 % | +36 m | — |
| km 16.8 | 0.7 km | 5.6 % | 12.1 % | +36 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 Triathlon XL de Gérardmer.
Settle into the race
At Triathlon XL de Gérardmer the race is decided by how you divide yourself across the disciplines: 1.9 km Swim, 90 km Bike and 21 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 Triathlon XL de Gérardmer: 12-week build
Build all three disciplines
A sensible 12-week build for Triathlon XL de Gérardmer spreads the weeks across every discipline: 1.9 km Swim, 90 km Bike and 21 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 Triathlon XL de Gérardmer as a static weekly template.
Arrive fresh
It checks training load, recovery, and available time continuously against each other.
Courses
Download each leg of Triathlon XL de Gérardmer as its own GPX file for your watch or bike computer.
Let YOUB adapt your plan for Triathlon XL de Gérardmer dynamically
Ben connects your goal, the course, current load, recovery, and calendar. Your plan stays pointed at race day even when real life is not perfectly plannable.
Everything about Triathlon XL de Gérardmer.
How long is Triathlon XL de Gérardmer?
Triathlon XL de Gérardmer is 113 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 Triathlon XL de Gérardmer?
The bike course at Triathlon XL de Gérardmer is classified as Hilly, averaging 22.5 vertical metres per kilometre. 15% of the route is flat, 30% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 11% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does the bike course at Triathlon XL de Gérardmer have?
The hardest climb on the bike course at Triathlon XL de Gérardmer starts at kilometre 74.4, runs for 2.9 km at an average of 7.1% and gains 207 metres. Cycling-convention rating: Cat. 3. 8 climbs are mapped in total.
Is there a GPX file for the Triathlon XL de Gérardmer course?
Yes. Each leg of Triathlon XL de Gérardmer is on this page as its own free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Triathlon XL de Gérardmer?
Preparation for Triathlon XL de Gérardmer should account for 113 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 Triathlon XL de Gérardmer?
The pacing strategy for Triathlon XL de Gérardmer should reflect 113 km and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Triathlon XL de Gérardmer take place?
Triathlon XL de Gérardmer takes place on September 4, 2027.
Where does Triathlon XL de Gérardmer take place?
Triathlon XL de Gérardmer takes place in Gérardmer, France.
How do I register for Triathlon XL de Gérardmer?
Registration runs through the organiser: triathlondegerardmer.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
