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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Montée Paillasseyre – Chamaroux Pass loop from Cascade du Saillant

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Montée Paillasseyre – Chamaroux Pass loop from Cascade du Saillant

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Montée Paillasseyre – Chamaroux Pass loop from Cascade du Saillant

06:07

76.7km

1,480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 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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Start point

Parking

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1

2.18 km

Ascent to Col de Chamaroux

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Beautiful pass in a remote valley. Cows, horses and the occasional farm vehicle.

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2

14.6 km

Transhumance

Highlight • Structure

Amazing place/region for a gravel escape - underrated!

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3

23.2 km

Cureyre to Brion Rural Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Magnificent rolling path with a magnificent view of the Compains valley

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4

42.8 km

Montée Paillasseyre

Highlight • Climb

Superb climb on gravel path. Nestled in the middle of green expanses, this path offers a breathtaking panorama!

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5

44.5 km

View of Mont Chamaroux and the Cézallier mountains

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Along the GTMC route, a section of trail offers exceptional panoramic views of Mount Chamaroux on one side and the Cézaillier summer pastures on the other.
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50.2 km

Col de Fortunier

Mountain Pass

7

58.0 km

Allanche

Highlight • Settlement

Allanche is a small town in the regional natural park of the Volcans d'Auvergne. It offers several services and amenities: supermarkets, bakeries, bars and restaurants. You can visit the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church or stroll through its green surroundings.

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58.1 km

Allanche, gateway to the Cézallier

Highlight • Other

9

73.4 km

Chamaroux Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Chamaroux de Boutaresse is 2.6 km long with a total drop of 63 m. The average gradient is 2.4% with maximum gradients of 6.9%.

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76.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

25.9 km

1.38 km

647 m

102 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

22.7 km

4.92 km

251 m

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

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Saturday 5 September

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