Lac De Saint Front is a region in the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, distinguished by its unique volcanic origins and diverse natural landscapes. The area features a distinctive circular maar lake, ancient volcanic peaks known as sucs phonolithiques des Roches, and a mix of pine and beech forests alongside humid, peaty areas. These varied environments provide a setting for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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5.0
(3)
28
hikers
17.1km
04:47
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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66
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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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14.3km
04:04
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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39
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.4km
02:37
770m
770m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.3km
02:54
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.8km
02:18
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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65
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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44.4km
04:08
1,090m
1,090m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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29.0km
02:41
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.5
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28.3km
02:39
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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38
riders
48.4km
02:28
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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50.1km
02:23
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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14
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68.3km
03:44
1,380m
1,380m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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22
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35.7km
01:57
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

7
runners
11.9km
01:22
280m
280m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5.27km
00:36
100m
100m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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11.6km
01:18
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lac De Saint Front is a maar, a circular volcanic crater formed approximately 130,000 years ago. It is located on the Mézenc plateau and is surrounded by ancient volcanic peaks known as sucs phonolithiques des Roches. The region's geology includes fragmented granite and clay rock formations, indicating past volcanic activity.
Lac De Saint Front offers a variety of outdoor activities, including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and jogging. The region features 8 routes across these sports. More than 13,000 visitors have shared their experiences, with an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Lac De Saint Front is a base for hikers, with both long-distance and shorter trails. The GR 40 and GR 430 long-distance hiking trails pass nearby. Shorter PR® trails also exist, including a circular route offering views of the lake and Mont Mézenc. For more information, consult the Hiking around Lac De Saint Front guide.
Yes, the region offers hiking options suitable for various skill levels. There are shorter, well-marked PR® trails that provide easier walks. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Lac De Saint Front guide.
The Mézenc plateau and Haut-Lignon region, which includes Lac De Saint Front, is suitable for all forms of cycling. This includes touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. The varied terrain and scenery provide a rich cycling experience. For detailed routes, refer to the Cycling around Lac De Saint Front guide.
Yes, the area is conducive to mountain biking. The Espace VTT-FFC du Haut-Lignon offers numerous trails of varying difficulty, often accessible from nearby villages. Information on these trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Lac De Saint Front guide.
Yes, the mountainous landscape of the Lac De Saint Front area provides challenging routes for road cyclists. These routes often feature significant elevation changes and offer panoramic views. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Lac De Saint Front guide.
The main natural features include the circular maar lake itself, which is of volcanic origin. Surrounding the lake are sucs phonolithiques des Roches, ancient volcanic peaks. The landscape also features diverse environments such as pine and beech forests, as well as humid and peaty areas.
Lac De Saint Front is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 13,000 visitors having explored the region. Users have rated the available routes an average of 4.49 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,400 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Lac De Saint Front, including Cycling around Lac De Saint Front, Hiking around Lac De Saint Front, Easy hikes around Lac De Saint Front, Road Cycling Routes around Lac De Saint Front, MTB Trails around Lac De Saint Front, Running Trails around Lac De Saint Front, and Waterfall hikes around Lac De Saint Front.
For general information regarding the area, the Commune de Saint-Front can be contacted. The official website for specific activities like fishing is pechelacsaintfront.fr. The phone number for inquiries is +33 9 61 60 29 43.

