Flat grade share
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 75.1% Favoured
Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K 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 ofCourses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K or Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K — which comes out ahead?
Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.7% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 75.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 232 m
- climbing density
- 7.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 7 m
- maximum grade
- 12.8%
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 | Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 75.1% ✓ | 27.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.7% ✓ | 6.7% |
| Uphill share | 12.6% | 39.6% |
| Steep-up share | 0.7% | 14.2% |
| Downhill share | 12.3% | 32.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 232 m | 644 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.5 m/km | 26.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 670 m | 2,480 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 10 m | 155 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 225 m | 644 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 7 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 12.8% | 44.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 145 m | 575 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 152 m | 575 m |
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 100/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 82/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 0.7% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- Unavailable
Conditions
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- Unavailable
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Strasbourg, France | Volvic, France |
| Actual distance | 31.1 km | 24 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Tarmac city streets | Trail |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Coastal, Riverside, Historic, Parkland | Historic, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival | Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 232 m | 644 m |
| Climbing density | 7.5 m/km | 26.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 225 m | 644 m |
| Net elevation | 7 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 12.8% | 44.8% |
| Flat grade share | 75.1% | 27.5% |
| GAP factor | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
Exact race date not confirmed.
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- Strasbourg, France
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Volvic, France
Actual distance
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 31.1 km
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 24 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- Held
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- Held
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Held
Course type
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- Unavailable
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Point To Point
Surface
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- Tarmac city streets
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Trail
Terrain
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- Unavailable
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Trail
Scenery
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- City, Coastal, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Historic, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- Big City, Festival
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 232 m
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 644 m
Climbing density
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 7.5 m/km
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 26.8 m/km
Total descent
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 225 m
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 644 m
Net elevation
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 7 m
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 12.8%
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 44.8%
Flat grade share
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 75.1%
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 27.5%
GAP factor
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 0.7%
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K
- 6.7%
Entry model
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K
- 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, Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K or Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K?
Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 31K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.