Lake Montcineyre – Col de la Geneste (1372 m) loop from Besse
Lake Montcineyre – Col de la Geneste (1372 m) loop from Besse
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Lake Montcineyre – Col de la Geneste (1372 m) loop from Besse
03:31
49.5km
950m
Gravel riding
Hard gravel 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: June 19, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 4.40 km for 1.04 km
Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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6.15 km
Bicycle stile in the fence
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6.84 km
GTMC to Lac de Montcineyre
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7.85 km
Lake Montcineyre
Highlight • Lake
Although it was not formed during a volcanic explosion, its depth of 20 meters is significant.
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14.5 km
Chaumoune Pass (elev. 1,155 m)
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20.5 km
Entraygues Waterfalls and Lake
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25.7 km
View of Lac Chauvet
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final arrival on the lake.
attention, a thread was stretched just before the lake when I passed
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30.8 km
Ravel
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The Sancy massif was at the time the limit of the Arvern country. In 870, the lord of Entraigues built the castle of Ravel which played an important role during the Hundred Years' War. Deserters from the English army of Robert Knolles beaten in the battle northeast of Besse-en-Chandesse came to take refuge there in 1354.
The Château de Ravel was better known as the Château de la Reine Margot. Marguerite de Valois, in disgrace, stayed there and it was long claimed that she devoured children there. It was in 1624 that Cardinal Richelieu gave the order to destroy the castle.
Today, only a few ruins remain, the revolution of 1789 having completed its demolition.
In 1782, the town had no school, charity establishment or brotherhood. The priest was appointed by the chapter of Vic-le-Comte.
From 1790 to 1800, Picherande was part of the canton of Egliseneuve d'Entraigues, abolished under the consulate.
In the 19th century, Picherande was characterized by rural exodus, young people moving to the city: Clermont-Ferrand and Paris in particular.
Today, the Château de Ravel is getting a second lease of life, thanks to the CHAZAL family who have been renovating the building since 2009 in the hope of making it habitable. The future 700 m² of living space overlooks the surrounding hills and offers a panorama that is as peaceful as it is unique.
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34.1 km
Bois de Gayme
Forest
39.7 km
Col de la Geneste (1372 m)
Highlight • Mountain Pass
49.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
33.1 km
13.6 km
1.91 km
792 m
203 m
Surfaces
29.6 km
12.0 km
7.37 km
533 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,360 m)
Lowest point (990 m)
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Friday 17 July
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