How to Train for
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB®
Find out all you need to know about the Nice Côte d’Azur Training Plans
When?
Friday October 04 to Sunday 06th 2024
Where?
Auron to Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat, France
Distance
22-159km / 14-98mi
Elevation Gain
700-8,200km / 435-5,095 ft
Mountain Index
32-52 m/km
About
the Race
The Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB offers an exhilarating set of races that blend challenging terrains with breathtaking landscapes.
100M: Ultra Trail Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur
The iconic 100-mile race starts in Auron and ascends to 2,650 meters at Rabuons, featuring chestnut forests and the Tinée river. The route passes through Mediterranean landscapes, with the final descent leading to the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.
100KM: Roubion – Nice
The 107 km race starts in Roubion and traverses ridges between the Tinée and Vésubie valleys, culminating at the Promenade des Anglais after 4,500 meters of elevation gain.
50KM: Eze – Nice
The 50 km race from Col d’Eze offers 2,100 meters of vertical gain, showcasing panoramic views of the Mercantour and Mediterranean, concluding at the Promenade des Anglais.
20KM: Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat – Nice
The 22 km race starts at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, featuring coastal and inland scenery, culminating with a view of the Bay of Angels and finishing on the Promenade des Anglais.
These races promise unforgettable experiences, blending the beauty of the mountains and the Mediterranean.
Training
tips
To train for Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB, you’ll need a personalized training plan and to build up your weekly mileage progressively.
Runna offers running training plans for every runner and goal out there.
With Runna, your running coaching app, you get a personalized 100km training plan that:
- Structures your week and sets out all sessions for you
- Automatically adjusts your mileage and types of runs to help you perform at your best
- Incorporates deloads and strength training
- Helps you manage your recovery and nutrition
Having a plan will also help with accountability, meaning that you can focus purely on improving your running game.
Check out our personalized 100km training plans to find the one that best suits your goals.
race distances
20km
Elevation Gain: 700
Mountain Index: 32
50km
Elevation Gain: 2,100
Mountain Index: 39
100km
Elevation Gain: 4,500
Mountain Index: 42
100m
Elevation Gain: 8,200
Mountain Index: 52
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NICE CÔTE D'AZUR BY UTMB® - NICE 20K
NICE CÔTE D'AZUR BY UTMB - EZE - NICE 50K
NICE CÔTE D'AZUR BY UTMB - 100K BY IDA SOPHIE HEGEMANN
NICE CÔTE D'AZUR BY UTMB- ULTRA TRAIL MÉTROPOLE NICE CÔTE D'AZUR - 100M
Race
FAQ's
Our training plan is designed to help you develop the endurance, strength, and technical skills you need to achieve this incredible 100-mile journey.
The Nice Côte d’Azur 100 miles race takes runners through stunning landscapes of the southern alps of France. This race is a true test of endurance and perseverance. With challenging climbs and fast descents, runners will push their limits and be rewarded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains.
Start your training now NICE CÔTE D’AZUR BY UTMB®- ULTRA TRAIL MÉTROPOLE NICE CÔTE D’AZUR – 100M
There is no better way to explore the mountains of the Southern Alps than by running 100km and finishing in the city of Nice.
This is what motivated Ida in 2022, not only to run the 100km of Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB but also to win the distance.
In this training plan, Ida will share with you her secrets and training skills to reach this beautiful adventure in the best possible way.
Training Plan: NICE CÔTE D’AZUR BY UTMB® – 100K BY IDA SOPHIE HEGEMANN
Our training plan is designed to help you develop the speed, endurance, and technical skills you need to tackle this exciting and challenging race.
The Eze to Nice 50k race offers a perfect mix of beautiful landscapes and challenging terrain. Runners will need to be prepared for big climbs and fast descents, and be ready to push themselves to the limit.
The short 20k race offers a great opportunity for runners to experience the beauty and excitement of the Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB® without taking on the full distance.
This race offers a mix of fast running and technical terrain, and is a great introduction to trail running in the southern alps.
Our training plan is designed to help you develop the speed, endurance, and technical skills you need for this race.
100M
The race covers a distance of 159 kilometers (98 miles) with an elevation gain of 8,200 meters.
100KM
The race covers a distance of 107 kilometers with an elevation gain of 4,500 meters
50KM
The race covers a distance of 54 kilometers with an elevation gain of 2,100 meters.
20KM
The race covers a distance of 22 kilometers with an elevation gain of 700 meters.
100M
The race starts in Auron, France, and finishes along the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France.
100KM
The race starts in Roubion and finishes in Nice, France.
50KM
The race starts at Col d’Eze and finishes on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France.
20KM
The race starts at the port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and finishes on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France.
100M
The Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB® 100-mile race takes place on October 4, 2024.
100KM, 50KM
The Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB 100KM and 50KM race takes place on October 5, 2024.
20KM
The Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB 20K race takes place on October 6, 2024.
We really want to hear from you, and are here to answer any questions you have. So feel free to write us to explore@vert.run, and one of our coaches will get back to you within 48 hours or fewer.
If you’re a monthly subscriber, yes! You can switch between training plans however you’d like. Just go to your dashboard and choose the “change or restart plan” option. This will take you to your training plan menu. Of course, we do recommend that you finish a training plan once you’ve started it (unless you find it to be way to difficult or easy), since they’re designed to build your fitness over weeks. When you leave a training plan in the middle, you’ll miss key workouts; and when you start a new plan, you’ll start it from the beginning. This is to make sure that you train safely and responsibly, and that the skills you develop are built to last. We encourage you to stick out each plan, challenge yourself in a race or other personal challenge, and then to start a new plan with fresh legs.
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