Haute Route Alps 2025 Training Plan advice

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Hi TR hive mind!

A long time forum lurker and podcast listener, I’ve signed up to TR to attempt to improve my training consistency for Haute Route Alps 2025.

I know there was a forum related to last years event and several here have used TR to train for it. I’m looking for advice as to which would be a good training plan to use (or custom?)

45yrs old, variable training hours available between 8-15hrs/wk, usually a long outdoor ride on Fridays and Saturday club races 1-2 hours in Autumn/ Winter (New Zealand based) 10+ yrs of power data. I’ve ridden the event 2 years ago (hampered by heatwave and illness) so know I’m aiming for fatigue resistance and prolonged SS/tempo efforts. Reasonable base fitness at present.

Any thoughts/advice on TR centric training plans much appreciated!

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I’d suggest either Masters • Climbing Road Race or Gran Fondo depending on if you are racing it, or looking to finish it.

Climbing Road Race is a bit more punchy, to follow attacks, where Gran Fondo is more about consistent efforts.

You can also select “Stage Race” as the event type when setting up your plan.

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Thanks for the helpful advice. Initially stage race hadn’t appeared to be an option but seems to be working now.

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May be a useful read: <5 weeks to Haute Route Alps, best use of time

Good luck! Jealous :slight_smile:

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Stage Race hides down the very bottom of the event options. It’s always been there, but it is easy to miss unless you scroll all the way down.

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I followed that thread last year and must have read it three times since!

I did the 2023 event, but had a shocker due to heat and illness, I’ve got some unfinished business!

Out of curiosity did you do anything specific for recovery? I think I missed a trick there.

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For the first 3 days, yes I tried to do a protein shake immediately after, tart cherry juice, and lots of rest. After the TT, I added a daily couple Aperol spritzes with the crew on the patio to the protocol. N=1, but I can definitely say it worked well for me :joy:

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Eat lots of simple carbs and sleep!

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A recovery beer or Aperol is essential I think. It is still meant to be a holiday after all!

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Absolutely, it took me too long to realize I’m actually there to have fun. Still hurt, but then you laugh and enjoy yourself.

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Me and wifey also participating this year, really looking forward to it.
I have no advice on the TR plans, but based on your past experience I would guess heat adaption will be a big part of your last couple of weeks before the event?

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I’ll be heading to Scotland for a few weeks prior so not sure how well that will go for heat adaption!

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