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Royat Trail Tour
Royat, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42 km27 km13 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain
FRTrail Running · Volvic · 25 Events · 113 Races
Trail Running in Volvic
25 verified events with 113 individual races (4 confirmed dates) in Volvic complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events254 confirmed dates
Competitions113Races & courses
Distances4.7 - 111 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,280 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX)
Volvic, France
May 6, 2027 to May 8, 2027Date confirmed
111 km85 km46 km26 km+3
High AltitudeEco-Friendly+7
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic WalkingUTMB Index Races
La Romagnatoise
Romagnat, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
51 km45 km43 km27 km+3
ForestNature & Off-Road+3
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Trail des Combrailles
Les Ancizes-Comps, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
36 km24 km16 km9 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail de Vulcain
Volvic, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
77 km48 km22 km13 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Volvic Halloween Trail
Volvic, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
18 km9 km
Night RunKids & Youth Races+6
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail of the Wolf Moors
Cournon-d'Auvergne, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km26 km14 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Grands Trails Esprit Volcans
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
34 km22 km13.4 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Royat Trail Tour | Royat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 42 km27 km13 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2027 - May 8, 2027 | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) | Volvic, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 111 km85 km46 km26 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | La Romagnatoise | Romagnat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 51 km45 km43 km27 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Combrailles | Les Ancizes-Comps, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 36 km24 km16 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Vulcain | Volvic, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 77 km48 km22 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Volvic Halloween Trail | Volvic, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail of the Wolf Moors | Cournon-d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 42 km26 km14 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Grands Trails Esprit Volcans | Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 34 km22 km13.4 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Émilie | Combronde, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 24.7 km10.3 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | RunéCLER solidaire | Lempdes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 5 km |
| Date to be announced | Noct'Blanzatrail | Blanzat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 18 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Mozac | Mozac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 25.4 km17.5 km11.7 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Volvic directory, RunningCompass curates 25 events comprising 113 individual races, including 4 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 4.7 km to 111 km and elevation gains up to +3,280 m. Key host locations include Royat, Volvic, Romagnat, Les Ancizes-Comps. Notable events in this selection include Royat Trail Tour, Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX), La Romagnatoise.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Volvic?
This overview currently includes 25 verified events featuring 113 individual races. Of these, 4 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 21 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Volvic?
Races in this selection span distances of 4.7 km to 111 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +3,280 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, Nordic Walking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Volvic?
Top host locations include Royat, Volvic, Romagnat, Les Ancizes-Comps, Cournon-d'Auvergne. Representative events in the catalog include Royat Trail Tour, Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX), La Romagnatoise, Trail des Combrailles. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Volvic?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 113 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.