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Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 6.7% versus flat · net elevation 0 m

Decision summary

Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K at a glance

Route ascent
644 m

Lower than 45% of comparable mapped races

Typical conditions
82/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
31 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K?

The Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K route has 644 m of ascent, 644 m of descent and an estimated 6.7% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K route go?

The Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K 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.

What should runners know on race day for the Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K?

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.

Race character

Scenery

  • Historic
  • Parkland
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Lakeside
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Destination
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Trail

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Race day logistics

Race village
Yes

Access and course status

Start
Volvic, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, France

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
Trail
Landmarks
Chaîne des Puys, Faille de Limagne, Puy de Dôme, Volvic, Impluvium de Volvic
Notable features
  • 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

How hilly is the Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K?

15%18%28%25%14%
  • Steep descent 15%
  • Descent 18%
  • Flat 28%
  • Climb 25%
  • Steep climb 14%
Total ascent
644 m
Net elevation
+0 m
GAP factor
6.7%
Longest climb
2,480 m at 6.3%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 13°CTypical temperature
  • 17 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 82Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 24K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 6.7% slower than a flat course, with about 644 m of total ascent.