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Trail de Vulcain

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 11 km to 77 km with up to 2,870 m D+ in Volvic (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationVolvic, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.8719° N, 3.0387° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,870 m

Trail de Vulcain is an endurance sporting event in Volvic, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Multi-Day, Mountain.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 77 km (77 km, +2,870 m D+), Marathon Volcanique (48 km, +1,840 m D+), Riom Limagne & Volcans (22 km, +860 m D+), Volvic Nature (13 km, +480 m D+), and La Rando à Josy (11 km, +480 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (trail-de-vulcain.fr).

Official website
Trail de Vulcain in Volvic (Work: "Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat", Photo: Patrick Nouhailler, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat" · Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestMulti-DayMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 77 kmTrail Running77 km+2,870 m343 m - 1,548 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon VolcaniqueTrail Running48 km+1,840 m346 m - 1,119 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Riom Limagne & VolcansTrail Running22 km+860 m349 m - 710 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Volvic NatureTrail Running13 km+480 m352 m - 554 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Rando à JosyWalking & Hiking11 km+480 m355 m - 557 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
77 km
Elevation gain
+2,870 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,870 m D-
Altitude range
343 m - 1,548 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.5 % / 13.5 %
Course format
Loop course
77 km+2,870 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040506070FS45.8719° N, 3.0387° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 343 m to 1,548 m above sea level (+2,870 m D+, -2,870 m D-)

Peak: 1,548 m·at 40.2 km·Ø 7.5 %
343 m745 m1,146 m1,548 m0 km15.4 km30.8 km46.2 km61.6 km77 km1,548 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail de Vulcain take place?

Trail de Vulcain takes place in Volvic, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.8719° N, 3.0387° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Trail de Vulcain?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 77 km (77 km, +2,870 m D+), Marathon Volcanique (48 km, +1,840 m D+), Riom Limagne & Volcans (22 km, +860 m D+), Volvic Nature (13 km, +480 m D+), and La Rando à Josy (11 km, +480 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail de Vulcain?

The main competition (Trail 77 km over 77 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,870 m of elevation gain and -2,870 m of elevation loss, ranging between 343 m and 1,548 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Trail de Vulcain?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (trail-de-vulcain.fr).