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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Murol

Lac Chambon Beach – Lake Chambon loop from Murol

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Murol

Lac Chambon Beach – Lake Chambon loop from Murol

Easy

4.7

(3)

15

hikers

Lac Chambon Beach – Lake Chambon loop from Murol

01:59

6.79km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. 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: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.75 km

View of Lake Chambon from Le Tartaret

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To enjoy a view of Lake Chambon, why not take a detour to the top of the Tartaret volcano? From this eminence, you dominate both the body of water and the small town of Chambon-sur-Lac.

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2

2.35 km

View of Murol Castle

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Medieval castle overlooking the village of Murol

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3

2.83 km

View of the Couze River

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4

3.90 km

Château de Murol

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The Chateau de Murol is an impressive castle built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the town of Murol in the département of Puy-de-Dôme in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, France. A stunning place to visit.

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5.00 km

Murol

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Very friendly village with a few souvenir shops, mini-market, bakery, butcher, pharmacy… Nice market on Wednesday mornings.

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6.35 km

Lac Chambon Beach

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Lac Chambon is a lake of volcanic origin. Between its remarkable view of the Monts Dore and its shallow depth (only four meters), swimming becomes very pleasant.

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6.61 km

Lake Chambon

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Chambon Lake owes its origin to a volcanic flow that blocked the Couze Chambon. Beaches are provided on the northern and western parts of the lake, but it is possible …

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6.71 km

Parking gratuit

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6.79 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

2.35 km

962 m

384 m

356 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

1.39 km

960 m

940 m

471 m

146 m

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Lowest point (830 m)

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