Lake Pavin – Col de la Geneste (1372 m) loop from Besse
Lake Pavin – Col de la Geneste (1372 m) loop from Besse
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Lake Pavin – Col de la Geneste (1372 m) loop from Besse
02:36
37.9km
650m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. 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 11, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 5.19 km for 992 m
Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
583 m
Historic Center of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
Highlight • Historical Site
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1.05 km
Besse
Highlight • Settlement
Adorned with battlements and topped with a clock, …
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2.76 km
Pavin
Highlight • Other
4.94 km
Lac Pavin
Highlight • Lake
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5.70 km
Lake Pavin
Highlight • Lake
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15.5 km
Bei La Prade
Highlight • Other
16.6 km
Ravel
Highlight • Settlement
The …
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26.7 km
Col de la Geneste (1372 m)
Highlight • Mountain Pass
37.9 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
34.0 km
3.57 km
350 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
36.5 km
817 m
264 m
165 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Lowest point (1,030 m)
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Monday 19 October
12°C
6°C
87 %
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