Valmorel Spartan Weekend 2026 takes place in the French Alps, offering racers stunning mountain scenery and challenging winter conditions. The event features multiple race formats, including Sprint, Super, Beast, and a demanding Hurricane Heat, all set on snowy alpine terrain. Competitors will navigate rugged trails and carry heavy objects while contending with cold weather, making this weekend a unique test of endurance and grit.
| Race | Start | Distance | Training plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastElite | 08:00–08:05 | 21.0 km | Training Plan |
| BeastAge Group | 08:10–08:30 | 21.0 km | Training Plan |
| BeastOpen | 08:45–09:30 | 21.0 km | Training Plan |
| SprintOpen | 11:30 | 5.0 km | Training Plan |
| Hurricane HeatHurricane | 14:00–18:00 | — | Training Plan |
| Race | Start | Distance | Training plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuperElite | 08:00–08:05 | 10.0 km | Training Plan |
| SuperAge Group | 08:10–08:30 | 10.0 km | Training Plan |
| SuperOpen | 08:45–09:30 | 10.0 km | Training Plan |
| SprintOpen | 11:00 | 5.0 km | Training Plan |
Fly into one of these airports within 200km of the race venue.
Actual weather data for this date over the past 5 years.
| Year | High | Low | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16°C | 2°C | 9 km/h | — |
| 2024 | 13°C | 2°C | 7 km/h | 6.2mm |
| 2023 | 12°C | -3°C | 6 km/h | — |
| 2022 | 10°C | -3°C | 8 km/h | — |
| 2021 | 2°C | -15°C | 5 km/h | — |
Planning a multi-race trip? These races are within 500km and 4 weeks of this event.