Ironman 70.3 Les Sables D'Olonne - Vend�e - Triathlon

The Ironman 70.3 Les Sables D'Olonne is a Triathlon race in Vend�e, consisting of a Half Ironman.

Discover the Coast of Light
Les Sables d'Olonne, translated as "the sands of Olonne", is a seaside town on the western French coast, the CA´te de LumiAre. The region features a stunning array of landscapes, from picturesque beaches and jagged coastlines to pine forests and wetlands. After the inaugural race in 2019, the canal swim, bike through the forest, and half-marathon along Les Remblai promenade has made IRONMAN 70.3 Les Sables d'Olonne an instant sensation.

Swim
The one-loop 1.9 km (1.2 mile) swim starts on the beach, in front of Les Atlantes, with athletes competing in the historic VendAe Globe canal during. Pace yourself even if the spectators all around the canal are pushing you to go fast!

Bike
The one-loop 90 km (56 mile) bike course takes you to the East of the city and into the Olonne forest. Beyond, the breathtaking French country challenges athletes with some hills and turns.
Elevation gain : 600m

Run
This year the athletes will only complete 2 loops to reach the 21.1 km (13.1 mile) distance of the run course. Competitors will run on the promenade along the Tanchet Lake and cross the finish line in the center of town. Bonus: 200m to run on the "Grande Plage" beach!