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