Volvic Volcanic Expérience - Trail Terra Volcana

Race completed

82 km Distance

2,700 m Climbing

8.2 Grit · Hardcore

45.8720° N, 3.0383° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 33 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~724 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (82km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 56 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 495 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 82 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes33 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition82 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps82 km almost certainly means running into the night.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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Adidas