Volvic Volcanic Expérience - Trail Chaîne des Puys

Race completed

112 km Distance

3,500 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

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

What the course asks

Climbing rate 31 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~593 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (112km) — 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.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	112km	593	Alexandre Souchard · 08:58:48	Camille Lescuyer · 10:06:15
2025	112km	464	Yannick Noel · 09:28:27	Agathe Teillet-Magot · 11:33:48
2024	112km	483	Yann Noel · 09:06:30	Manon Campano · 11:39:13
2023	110km	489	Yannick Noel · 09:20:13	Manon Campano · 11:52:06
2022	110km	363	Francois D'Haene · 09:41:30	Tiphaine Germain · 12:41:00
2019	110km	259	Sange Sherpa · 10:45:29	Sarah Verguet Moniz · 12:27:03
2018	83km	232	Anthony Gay · 07:19:37	Caroline Benoit · 08:28:10
2017	75km	56	Jerome Andre · 07:02:25	Maroussia Renucci-Laroche · 09:36:22

The field grew 28% between 2025 (464) and 2026 (593). 10% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (112km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

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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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 112 km of trail with 3,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 31 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 112 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,500 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps 112 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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