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Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Barthe Waterfall – Lake Montcineyre loop from Super Besse

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Barthe Waterfall – Lake Montcineyre loop from Super Besse

Hard

5.0

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Barthe Waterfall – Lake Montcineyre loop from Super Besse

04:41

53.1km

1,070m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.8 km for 98 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 40.9 km for 1.20 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 42.7 km for 658 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 47.0 km for 2.22 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.07 km

Col de la Geneste

Mountain Pass

7.76 km

Views of the Sancy massif

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Different points of view accessible on the Sancy massif

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14.9 km

Barthe Waterfall

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Pretty waterfall on the Neuffonds stream. The Cascade de la Barthe is accessible from above and below (perfect for cooling off).

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14.9 km

Neuffonds Waterfall

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24.7 km

Trail to Lac de Montcineyre

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Gorgeous trail - a few slightly technical portions for a gravel bike but okay!

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26.6 km

Lake Montcineyre

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The Puy de Montcineyre, at the time of its formation, blocked the course of a river, and formed this large lake in the shape of a crescent.

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43.1 km

Lake Pavin

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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 …

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43.4 km

View of Lac Pavin

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49.5 km

Lac Pavin

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Pavin Lake is a Maar. It is the result of a violent explosion that took place around 6000 years ago. It is almost circular in shape and ninety-two meters deep.

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53.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

22.5 km

5.56 km

1.35 km

301 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

17.8 km

8.36 km

745 m

736 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,370 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Barthe Waterfall – Lake Montcineyre loop from Super Besse

Views of the Sancy massif

Barthe Waterfall

Neuffonds Waterfall

Trail to Lac de Montcineyre

Lake Montcineyre

Lake Pavin

View of Lac Pavin

Lac Pavin

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