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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

View of Lake Pavin – Lake Pavin loop from Besse

Easy

5.0

(1)

9

hikers

View of Lake Pavin – Lake Pavin loop from Besse

01:58

6.70km

190m

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: April 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 203 m for 92 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 6.41 km for 92 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

698 m

Devil's Chair

Highlight • Natural Monument

Huge rock in the shape of a throne at the center of many legends.

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3

1.33 km

View of Lake Pavin

Highlight • Other

Nice view over lac Pavin. Perfect to rest during the climb.

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4

4.98 km

View of Lac Pavin

Highlight • Other

5

5.11 km

Lake Pavin

Highlight • Lake

Lac Pavin is one of the emblems of Sancy. Its depth reaches almost 100 meters and its circular shape attests to its explosive volcanic origin. With its dark and mysterious waters, it is the subject of many legends.
Due to its volcanic nature and its meromictic character (the surface waters do not mix with the waters of the depths themselves loaded with toxic gas), it has also long been the subject of numerous studies and scientific hypotheses which can sometimes explain the legends.

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6.38 km

Lake Pavin

Highlight • Lake

Lac Pavin is a lake that formed in the crater of a Puy-de-Dôme volcano. It is located at an altitude of 1205m.

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6.70 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.53 km

1.96 km

164 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

2.51 km

491 m

319 m

164 m

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Thursday 2 July

22°C

12°C

18 %

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