GAP factor 5.5% slower than flat · net elevation 0 m
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K route has 405 m of ascent, 405 m of descent and an estimated 5.5% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
The Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K route starts at Volvic, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, France. Underfoot, expect trail. It passes Chaîne des Puys, Faille de Limagne, Puy de Dôme, Volvic and Impluvium de Volvic. 2026 marks the 10th anniversary edition, held over the Ascension long weekend with seven trail races plus a children's race and a gastronomic hike.
More than a race: a three-day festival animating the town of Volvic with concerts (gypsy jazz, guinguette), a world-flavours market, creative workshops, games and family activities.
Its normalised GAP factor is 5.5% slower than a flat course, with about 405 m of total ascent.