The benefits of living at altitude for athletes have been scientifically proven. There’s no need to convince top athletes of this anymore. A selection of top athletes who chose Monte Marcella to prepare for the season or for major competitions…
Press conference with Remco Evenepoel
On 3 April 2026, Remco Evenepoel spoke to the press in our media room. He was at Monte Marcella with the Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe team in preparation for the spring classics.
Victor Campenaerts gears up for the World Championships!
Victor stopped by at the Monte Marcella Resort for an acclimatization session ahead of next week’s Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
He completed a solid 2-hour ride at 1,700m altitude, with temperatures reaching 28°C and 70% humidity – perfectly simulating the race conditions.
Alexander Doom
in the gym at Monte Marcella: Sprinting at an altitude of 3,500 metres…
Vive le Vélo at Monte Marcella
That was it, the first episode of Vive le Vélo 2025 from Monte Marcella. The Tour de France started in Lille the following day.
Vive le Vélo – Leve de Ronde
In the run-up to the 2026 Tour of Flanders, Monte Marcella hosted the event “Vive le Vélo – Leve de Ronde”.
During the live broadcast, Gianni Vermeersch joined the discussion, sharing a remarkable story from his time at the altitude training camp at Monte Marcella…
Oktober 2025 – “On an altitude training camp in Monte Marcella to prepare for the Gravel World Championships (For those of us who’ve qualified…)!”
“Staying at altitude at Monte Marcella can be much better than a stay in the mountains, because you can gradually increase the altitude as your body adapts.”
Ironman World Champion 2013 in Kona (Hawaii)
18 year professional triathlon career
2007 European Champion 1/2 triathlon
9 Ironman victories incl. 5x Ironman France Nice
16 Ironman podiums
Coaching triathletes since 2010
and Monte Marcella ambassador
July 2025 – The Dutch speed skating team was preparing for top performances in Monte Marcella.
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Fresh off a strong 5th place at Strade Bianche Gianni Vermeersch has been staying at altitude at Monte Marcella for over a week.
Elisa Longo Borghini is in the house
In 2025 Elisa was chasing the competitive edge at Monte Marcella in full preparation for Gent–Wevelgem, Dwars door Vlaanderen, and the Ronde van Vlaanderen. She even won Dwars Door Vlaanderen while staying at Monte Marcella, bringing the flowers and the trophy back to the resort.
Improving by just 1% can make a huge difference.
That is Monte Marcella’s philosophy.
We believe in ‘the sum of 1%’
How many tiny steps forward can make a big difference in the long run. Top athletes know the value of ‘marginal gains’, but business leaders are also well aware of this.
Thank you once again for the truly outstanding hospitality during our stay at Monte Marcella. It was a great pleasure to be guests in such an inspiring setting and I would like to emphasise just how much the resort contributed to a productive and constructive retreat. The serene setting, the facilities and your warm welcome ensured that everyone could focus fully on the programme.
A venue such as this deserves to be discovered by many and I will be happy to recommend that others be inspired by what you have to offer.
If it were up to us, we would certainly return in the future. We are already looking forward to enjoying the unique atmosphere and your excellent service once again.
OLAV SPAHL
Topsportdirecteur/Directeur Sport de Haut Niveau
Belgian Olympic & Interfederal Committee
My stay at Monte Marcella was an incomparable experience. You experience the combination of high energy training (high and low), with the positive effects of living at altitude.
To top it all off : the combination of an amazing environment and all the relaxation amenities (at altitude!) give a real vacation feeling, while in full training modus.
Bart Vanterwyngen
I was incredibly lucky to try out this facility as part of the soft launch. This is a 1st class facility that will quickly become a World Class facility.
The rooms are comfortable with enough storage space if you are sharing. This is made easier with the use of the onsite washing machine and tumble drier. There are also drying racks also for all your Lycra needs. The AC and altitude controls are easy to use and QR codes provide more details online if needed.
There is a good gym for 1 or 2 people training at the same time and a separate cardio room.
The deck level, outdoor 25 meter heated pool will allow 3 individuals their own lanes or more running laps sharing.
For recovery the sauna, steam and red light therapy are all available after a time in the ice baths. If you have a therapist with you then the massage room is there for also.
The media theatre is perfect for team presentations or watching a movie or YouTube.
A fully stocked industrial style kitchen is perfect for everything from heating some pre-made pasta in the microwave to a Team with a dedicated chef who needs everything at their fingertips.
I cannot recommend this facility highly enough.
• What sports are supported?
The resort is optimized for endurance sports such as cycling, running and triathlon. Facilities also accommodate broader and multiple sports preparation. Diverse teams, such as field hockey, football and ice skating, have also stayed at Monte Marcella. They often use the resort as a high-quality base camp in the lead-up to and during competition periods.
• What are the benefits of living at altitude at Monte Marcella?
Staying at altitude at Monte Marcella is fully individualized, with rooms that can be adjusted to each guest’s preferred altitude. Even shared spaces can be set at altitude, creating a consistent and immersive environment. Guests benefit from the physiological advantages of altitude without the logistical challenges of traveling to the mountains. This allows for efficient training, recovery and performance gains within a controlled setting.
• What sports infrastructure is available at Monte Marcella?
Monte Marcella offers high-quality indoor and outdoor training facilities tailored to performance sports. Athletes have access to dedicated training zones, recovery areas and adaptable spaces for team sessions. The infrastructure is designed to support both physical preparation and regeneration. In addition, the surrounding environment provides excellent routes and opportunities for endurance training.
