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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
La Tour-D'Auvergne

Croix Morand Pass – Col de la Croix Morand loop from La Tour-d'Auvergne

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
La Tour-D'Auvergne

Croix Morand Pass – Col de la Croix Morand loop from La Tour-d'Auvergne

Hard

5.0

(1)

10

riders

Croix Morand Pass – Col de la Croix Morand loop from La Tour-d'Auvergne

05:02

73.5km

1,560m

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: April 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 66.0 km for 85 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 66.2 km for 1.39 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 69.1 km for 768 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

33.9 km

Chemin rural from Besse to Murol

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Good gravel road

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2

36.9 km

Château de Murol

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View of the superb castle of Murol. Exceptional setting.

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38.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

46.7 km

Croix Morand Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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5

46.7 km

Col de la Croix Morand

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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6

48.2 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice viewpoint over the Sancy massif

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7

48.2 km

Viewpoint on La Tache farm

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You can stop there to admire this point of view, even if it is in the middle of the Col de la Croix Morand

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8

54.2 km

Le Mont-Dore

Highlight • Settlement

Le Mont Dore is a small town located in the Auvergne region. This is the Dordogne valley and several kilometers further down the valley from the resort of Sancy.

It has also been a renowned spa resort since the 19th century. Its mineral-rich waters are used for medical and wellness treatments.

This city is also home to interesting historical buildings, such as the Saint-Michel church and the casino.

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9

62.1 km

Plateau de Vendeix et Chamablanc

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Beautiful road through the forest and opening in places on the plateau.

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73.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.8 km

23.6 km

3.06 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.0 km

13.2 km

11.1 km

2.74 km

321 m

143 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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