The Volvic Volcanic Experience – VVX – offers an athletic immersion into what is one of France’s most iconic landscapes: the Chaîne des Puys – Faille de Limagne, newly designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! The VVX will embark all athletes, trail runners and hikers on an odyssey of the senses through the pristine natural landscapes at the heart of this unique natural site.

The VVX is now 5 races to compete, explore and experience...

The “XGTV®” Great Volcanic Crossing Experience

220 km for solo competitors or two-person teams – 7500 m elevation gain

The Chaîne des Puys-Faille de Limagne Trail Experience

110 km solo competitors or two or three-person teams– 3500 m elevation gain

The Volvic Impluvium Trail Experience

43 km – 1670 m elevation gain

The Volcanic Trail Experience

25 km – 900 m elevation gain

The Lava Trail Experience

15 km – 550 m elevation gain