Flat grade share
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 29.5% Favoured
Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K vs Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofVolvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K or Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K — which comes out ahead?
Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 5.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 29.5% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 405 m
- climbing density
- 27.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 35.2%
Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.7%
- flat grade share
- 27.5%
- lower ascent
- 644 m
- climbing density
- 26.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 44.8%
| Metric | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 29.5% ✓ | 27.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 5.5% ✓ | 6.7% |
| Uphill share | 36.0% | 39.6% |
| Steep-up share | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Downhill share | 34.5% | 32.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 405 m | 644 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 27.0 m/km | 26.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,480 m | 2,480 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 155 m | 155 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 405 m | 644 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 35.2% | 44.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 575 m | 575 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 575 m | 575 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 82/100 | 82/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 5.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 27.0 m/km
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 26.8 m/km
Longest climb length (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
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 | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-14 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Volvic, France | Volvic, France |
| Actual distance | 15 km | 24 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Trail | Trail |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Historic, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside | Historic, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour | Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 405 m | 644 m |
| Climbing density | 27.0 m/km | 26.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 405 m | 644 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 35.2% | 44.8% |
| Flat grade share | 29.5% | 27.5% |
| GAP factor | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-14 (legacy event-level date).
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Volvic, France
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Volvic, France
Actual distance
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 15 km
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 24 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Held
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Held
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Held
Course type
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Unavailable
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Point To Point
Surface
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Trail
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Trail
Elevation character
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Hilly
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Trail
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Trail
Scenery
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Historic, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Historic, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 405 m
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 644 m
Climbing density
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 27.0 m/km
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 26.8 m/km
Total descent
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 405 m
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 644 m
Net elevation
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 0 m
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 35.2%
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 44.8%
Flat grade share
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 29.5%
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 27.5%
GAP factor
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 5.5%
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 6.7%
Entry model
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Open
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 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, Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K or Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K?
Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.