Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois.
The Triathlon L is the headline race of the Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois, held for the 30th time at the Plan d'eau of Villiers-sur-Loir in 2027. With a 2.3 km swim, two hilly bike laps through the Vendômois and some 20 km of running, it is a long-distance day decided by how you pace the bike.
Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois 2027: Course, Route Profile & Map
The swim is in the Plan d'eau, a spring-fed former gravel pit with the Pavillon Bleu label, over two laps with a rolling start from the bathing beach. After 1,300 metres there is a short Australian exit across the beach before the second lap; transition sits right opposite the swim exit.
The bike covers a loop of a little over 48 km twice, through the countryside north and west of the Loir: a sequence of short climbs and descents on roads that stay open to traffic in the race direction. Drafting is not allowed. The organiser has not yet published the 2027 run course; in past editions it ran two laps on paths around the lake and through the surrounding woods and fields.
The race is held on Sunday, after a Saturday of sprint, Olympic and entry-level racing. Anyone doing the Vendoman challenge already has the S and the M in their legs.
+942 m
Bike course
92.6 km · +942 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 10.9 | 1.1 km | 4.3 % | 8.4 % | +46 m | — |
| km 16.6 | 1.4 km | 3.3 % | 6.4 % | +46 m | — |
| km 31.9 | 0.6 km | 7.1 % | 12.9 % | +45 m | — |
| km 34.2 | 0.7 km | 4.1 % | 6.8 % | +29 m | — |
| km 59.4 | 1.1 km | 4.3 % | 8.4 % | +46 m | — |
| km 65.1 | 1.4 km | 3.3 % | 6.4 % | +45 m | — |
| km 80.4 | 0.6 km | 7.2 % | 13 % | +45 m | — |
| km 82.7 | 0.7 km | 4.1 % | 6.8 % | +29 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 des Coteaux du Vendômois.
Settle into the race
With a rolling start the swim is calm; use the first lap to find an even rhythm, and the Australian exit as a moment to breathe rather than a sprint across the sand.
Spread the effort
The day is decided on the bike, and specifically on the second lap. The organiser itself warns against riding the first lap too fast, because the chain of small hills adds up and makes the run very hard. Climb seated with steady pressure and plan both laps at nearly the same speed.
Finish strong
On the run, what counts is what you saved on the bike. Start the first kilometres deliberately slower than planned and take something at every aid station; late-May afternoons can be warm.
Training plan for Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois: 12-week build
Build all three disciplines
Expect five to seven hours for the whole race. The effort is mostly long and aerobic, with many short spikes on the bike, and it asks above all for endurance, fuelling discipline and evenness.
Brick sessions
On the bike, long rides over hilly terrain are the core: three to four hours with climbs ridden under control, plus two to four minute hill intervals. For the run, long runs of up to about 25 km and bricks after long rides prepare the second half of the day.
Practise transitions
In the water, sessions that let you swim 2.5 to 3 km continuously are enough, ideally in open water in a wetsuit and sighting on buoys. Practise fuelling at race effort, since the two bike feed stations are almost 50 km apart.
Arrive fresh
A late-May race means a spring build: plan some long sessions in warmer weather so you know how much you need to drink.
Courses
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Everything about Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois.
How long is Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois?
Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois is 116.9 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 des Coteaux du Vendômois?
The bike course at Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois is classified as Rolling, averaging 9.7 vertical metres per kilometre. 44% of the route is flat, 25% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 1% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does the bike course at Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois have?
The hardest climb on the bike course at Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois starts at kilometre 10.9, runs for 1.1 km at an average of 4.3% and gains 46 metres. 8 climbs are mapped in total.
Is there a GPX file for the Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois course?
Yes. The Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois 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 Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois?
Preparation for Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois should account for 116.9 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 des Coteaux du Vendômois?
The pacing strategy for Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois should reflect 116.9 km and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois take place?
Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois takes place on May 29, 2027.
Where does Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois take place?
Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois takes place in Villiers-sur-Loir, France.
Which distances does Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois offer?
Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois offers 8 distances — Triathlon L: 116.9 km; Triathlon L Relais: 116.9 km; Swimbike L: 95.2 km; Triathlon M: 55.3 km; Triathlon M Relais: 55.3 km; Triathlon S: 24.45 km and 2 more.
How do I register for Triathlon des Coteaux du Vendômois?
Registration runs through the organiser: triathlondevendome.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
