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Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Chaudefour Valley – Col de la croix Saint-Robert loop from Besse

Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Chaudefour Valley – Col de la croix Saint-Robert loop from Besse

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Chaudefour Valley – Col de la croix Saint-Robert loop from Besse

02:11

39.2km

790m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 11.4 km for 131 m

After 38.7 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.28 km

Viewpoint overlooking the Rocher de l'Aigle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view on the valley from here

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9.30 km

Nice view to Puy de Sancy

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It is worth stopping at this viewpoint, the view is magnificent

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10.0 km

At the foot of the Puy de Sancy, at an altitude of 1886 meters and the highest point of the Massif Central, hides the most secret of the Auvergne valleys: the Chaudefour valley. It is also the most beautiful access route to this prestigious summit within the reach of any hiker. Hiking trail, waterfall and dizzying panoramas are on the program, as well as a nature reserve where you have every chance to see marmots, mouflons and chamois.

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11.5 km

Vallée de Chaudefour

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Forbidden to bicycles! You have to leave them at home at the entrance to the nature reserve and finish on foot, but it's worth the detour!

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17.3 km

Magnificent views

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19.4 km

Col de la croix Saint-Robert

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass is long when you come from Besse, but it is in the last five kilometers that it takes on its true grandeur, especially if there is wind... The landscapes are never monotonous and damn, that the mountain is beautiful!

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19.7 km

Nice climb with a lot of views over the landscape

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Magnificent scenery on quiet roads. A must-do!

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38.7 km

Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise

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Nestled in the foothills of the Sancy massif, the village of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise occupies a natural crossroads between the Monts Dore to the north, the Cézallier plateau to the south and the Artense plateau to the west.

A former great commercial city during the Middle Ages, the city of 1,400 inhabitants is now renowned as a real Auvergne Canada.

In the space of a few hours, you can discover many architectural treasures ranging from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.

You will also find all the amenities there, from catering to the sports shop, including accommodation.

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39.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

1.05 km

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

758 m

130 m

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (1,020 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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Viewpoint overlooking the Rocher de l'Aigle

Nice view to Puy de Sancy