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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Puy Montchal – Lake Pavin loop from Besse

Mountain hikes & routes

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Puy Montchal – Lake Pavin loop from Besse

Easy

2

hikers

Puy Montchal – Lake Pavin loop from Besse

01:44

5.60km

210m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 309 m for 92 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 5.21 km for 92 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.32 km

View of Lac Pavin from Le Monchal

Highlight • Lake

2

2.33 km

Puy Montchal

Highlight • Summit

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

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3

3.91 km

Lake Pavin

Highlight • Lake

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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5.17 km

Lake Pavin

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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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5.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

1.36 km

164 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

1.46 km

490 m

315 m

175 m

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Sunday 21 June

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