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Col de Guery – Croix Morand Pass loop from Pessade

Col de Guery – Croix Morand Pass loop from Pessade

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4.5

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Col de Guery – Croix Morand Pass loop from Pessade

03:25

45.8km

1,010m

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 18, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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11.7 km

Col de Guery

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This emblematic pass of the Auvergne region is the Col de Guéry, located at an altitude of 1264 m. From here you will have a view of the Puy de Dôme and the Puy de Sancy, as well as the volcanic Lake Guéry at the top. The Col de Guéry was part of the 2020 Tour de France, so you can compete against the pros on this route.

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12.0 km

Guéry Pass

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The Col de Guéry, located in the heart of the Auvergne region, offers a picturesque mountain pass experience amidst the volcanic landscapes of the Massif Central. At an altitude of approximately 1,267 metres, the pass offers stunning views of Lake Guéry below, the highest lake in Auvergne. The region is known for its tranquil beauty, with rolling meadows, dramatic volcanic peaks and forests that change colour with the seasons. Nearby Roche Sanadoire and Roche Tuilière add to the spectacular scenery, making it a perfect stop on your hike.

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Ascent to Col de Saint-Laurent

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Easy climb to the Col de Saint-Laurent from Lac de Guéry
The panorama is magnificent, from the Sancy massif to the La Bourboule valley and the Banne d'Ordanche

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16.1 km

Saint-Laurent Pass

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Easily achievable route in Gravel
The panorama offered during the climb from Lake Guéry is magnificent

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38.4 km

Croix Morand Pass

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Unmissable between Mont-Dore and Chambon-sur-lac, to combine with the Col de la Croix Saint-Robert

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38.4 km

Col de la Croix Morand

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At the top of the pass a small café invites you to refresh yourself.

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40.7 km

Pessade junction at Morand cross

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After a nice climb from Pessade, you will find a magnificent panorama over the valleys.

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43.1 km

View of the Chaîne des Puys

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View of the Puys chain during the ascent of the Col de Diane.

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45.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

18.7 km

2.09 km

727 m

165 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

12.1 km

9.95 km

4.08 km

284 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

26°C

16°C

50 %

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Comments

August 15, 2024,Boucle de Lac Gaury

Nice short ride with some decent climbs and sectors of rough terrain. Photos guve impression of trail surfaces - one sector was pretty overgrown and I could not follow planned route so dropped onto road for a bit 👍
Road sectors - beautifully smooth 👌

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Col de Guery – Croix Morand Pass loop from Pessade

Col de Guery

Guéry Pass

Ascent to Col de Saint-Laurent

Saint-Laurent Pass

Croix Morand Pass

Col de la Croix Morand

Pessade junction at Morand cross

View of the Chaîne des Puys

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