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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Lake Pavin – Lake Montcineyre loop from Besse

Hard

42

runners

Lake Pavin – Lake Montcineyre loop from Besse

01:48

14.8km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 310 m for 92 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 4.13 km for 330 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 10.6 km for 87 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 10.8 km for 101 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 14.4 km for 92 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

422 m

Lake Pavin

Highlight • Lake

Lac Pavin is a lake that formed in the crater of a Puy-de-Dôme volcano. It is located at an altitude of 1205m.

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2

4.14 km

Lake Pavin

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Lac Pavin is one of the emblems of Sancy. Its depth reaches almost 100 meters and its circular shape attests to its explosive volcanic origin. With its dark and mysterious …

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3

6.42 km

Bicycle stile in the fence

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Easy way to take

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4

8.12 km

Lake Montcineyre

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The Puy de Montcineyre, at the time of its formation, blocked the course of a river, and formed this large lake in the shape of a crescent.

Although it was …

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5

9.13 km

GTMC to Lac de Montcineyre

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Very nice downhill segment

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6

10.7 km

Creux de Soucy

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A 22 meter deep abyss that can only be conquered with a rope and shaft equipment. Below there is a spacious hall with a small lake. The height was created in an old lava tunnel when the ceiling collapsed.

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7

12.3 km

Puy Montchal

Highlight • Summit

It is really touristic to walk there but the views are worth it!

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8

12.3 km

B

14.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.73 km

6.46 km

514 m

122 m

Surfaces

6.96 km

5.03 km

1.48 km

878 m

438 m

< 100 m

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Friday 16 October

11°C

3°C

76 %

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