Flat grade share
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 20.1% Favoured
Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile vs Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofVar Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile or Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K — which comes out ahead?
Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 31.5%
- flat grade share
- 12.3%
- lower ascent
- 1,126 m
- climbing density
- 66.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -5 m
- maximum grade
- 44.1%
Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 20.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 256 m
- climbing density
- 32.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 16.5%
| Metric | Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile | Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 12.3% | 20.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 31.5% | 6.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 46.0% | 42.7% |
| Steep-up share | 36.1% | 18.0% |
| Downhill share | 41.8% | 37.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,126 m | 256 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 66.2 m/km | 32.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,030 m | 1,320 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 361 m | 134 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 17.8% | 10.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,131 m | 255 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -5 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 44.1% | 16.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 787 m | 783 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 782 m | 784 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 71/100 | 71/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 6.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- 66.2 m/km
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 32.0 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 1,320 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 100/100
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile | Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Aiguines, France | Aiguines, France |
| Actual distance | 17 km | 8 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Technical mountain trail: rocky terrain, scree slopes, roots, forest paths and secured handhold/chain passages in the Cirque de Vaumale; very little grassy or runnable flat ground on the longer courses | Technical mountain trail: rocky terrain, scree slopes, roots, forest paths and secured handhold/chain passages in the Cirque de Vaumale; very little grassy or runnable flat ground on the longer courses |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Rolling |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Canyon, Mountain, Lakeside, Forest, Riverside | Lakeside, Countryside, Canyon, Mountain, Forest, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Very Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 1,126 m | 256 m |
| Climbing density | 66.2 m/km | 32.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,131 m | 255 m |
| Net elevation | -5 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 44.1% | 16.5% |
| Flat grade share | 12.3% | 20.1% |
| GAP factor | 31.5% | 6.3% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Aiguines, France
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Aiguines, France
Actual distance
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- 17 km
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 8 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Held
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Held
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Held
Surface
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Technical mountain trail: rocky terrain, scree slopes, roots, forest paths and secured handhold/chain passages in the Cirque de Vaumale; very little grassy or runnable flat ground on the longer courses
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Technical mountain trail: rocky terrain, scree slopes, roots, forest paths and secured handhold/chain passages in the Cirque de Vaumale; very little grassy or runnable flat ground on the longer courses
Elevation character
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Mountainous
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Rolling
Terrain
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Trail
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Trail
Scenery
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Countryside, Canyon, Mountain, Lakeside, Forest, Riverside
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Lakeside, Countryside, Canyon, Mountain, Forest, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Very Technical
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- 1,126 m
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 256 m
Climbing density
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- 66.2 m/km
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 32.0 m/km
Total descent
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- 1,131 m
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 255 m
Net elevation
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- -5 m
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- 44.1%
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 16.5%
Flat grade share
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- 12.3%
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 20.1%
GAP factor
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- 31.5%
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 6.3%
Entry model
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile
- Open
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile or Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K?
Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.