FEEL THE STRENGTH OF NATURE
It's a timeless experience, a chance to discover an exceptional region, the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, shaped by volcanoes, stone and water. The VVX is more than just a trail, it's a sensory odyssey for sports and discovery enthusiasts of all ages, in contact with a living, unspoilt natural environment. Three days of wonder, challenge and conviviality as you meet men and women who love their region.
The VVX was born in 2017 around a shared philosophy and values: an event with strong values combining Authenticity, Originality, Quality, Conviviality, and Eco-responsibility, centred around sporting, cultural and festive highlights.
Participate in the VVX in a nutshell
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take part in one of the Volvic VVX hikes or trails
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take advantage of sports initiation sessions at the Goulet site in Volvic, and entertainment throughout the village party and eat your way through the evening meals and concerts
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discover Volvic's heritage with visits to workshops and factories and, of course
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discover all the secrets
Running races for everyone
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, everyone goes at their own pace at the VVX!
7 trails from 1km for kids to 224km for experts:
- Kids Trail
- 16 km Hiking impluvium
- 14 km Team orienteering race
- 15, 28, 46 or 82 km run
- 112 km relay or solo run
- The « XGTV » = The great volcanic crossing, 224 km in pairs or solo
- + sport initiation: Sports Initiations, slackline longbow, tree climbing (and more)
Cultural and festive discoveries
Visit
A number of visits are organised: a visit to the Volvic impluvium, a visit to the Chancet factory, a visit to the quarry and stone workshop, and a visit to discover the volcanoes and the surrounding area.
Arts and crafts
Workshops and shows for children, open-air cinema
Food Animations
A gastronomic hike, flavour market and pre- and post-race meals
Concerts Shows
Opening night and closing night with various concerts and a brass band with on open air dance hall
a carbon trust labelled event
The Volvic Volcanic Expérience is the world’s first trail to be certified neutral in carbon.
VVX has undertaken to become carbon neutral. Thanks to the the expertise and support of the of the private British organization Carbon Trust, an action plan to limit its emissions has been put in place.
In order to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality, VVX must reduce and/or offset its emissions. After various actions taken to maintain the places where the races take place, the VVX has decided to get involved in the preservation of the old forests that form the backdrop of the of the event.