Diet has a significant impact on your training. Consuming nutritious foods and managing your diet properly will guarantee that you are adequately fueled for each session, enabling you to dig deeper and exercise harder. Nutritional counselling will also aid in recuperation between sessions.
The Haute Route training program is primarily an endurance event, necessitating special dietary requirements.
Here are five nutritional ideas to help you stay on track during this program:

1. Within 30 minutes after completing each exercise session, consume protein and carbohydrates. This is the best moment to restore the resources depleted during exercise and to start the process of recovery and adaptation.

2. Consume a balanced diet of carbs (about 60%), protein (around 25%), and fats (roughly 15%). Compile a balanced diet that contains various vitamins and minerals produced from fruits and vegetables.

3. Maintain constant hydration. Your body is mostly composed of water. Dehydration impairs performance and inhibits post-exercise recovery. Drink around two litres of water every day, plus an additional 600-800 ml for each hour of activity.

4. Avoid foods that have been processed or produced. A diet rich in whole, natural foods will aid in your training and recovery.

5. Consume food during sessions lasting longer than 90 minutes. After 90 minutes, your muscular glycogen reserves will be considerably exhausted (fuel stores). Consuming meals – whether it's actual food or energy bars – can assist your body in maintaining the intensity and quality of your exercise. After the first hour, aim for a minimum of 1 to 1.5g carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight every hour.

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