Cycling around Issoire is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Auvergne Rhône Alpes. So you can find your perfect Issoire bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 1, 2025

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1. Mont-Dore and Col de la Croix Morand — loop from Les Rives

34.4km

02:45

950m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lac Chambon — loop from Les Rives in the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

7.00km

00:35

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The plateau of l’Artense — loop from La Tour-d'Auvergne in the parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

51.9km

03:21

730m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lac Chambon and Château de Murol — loop from Les Rives in the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

10.1km

00:48

200m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Usson and the château Nonnesette — loop from Issoire in the Livradois-Forez regional natural park

30.6km

02:04

410m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Lac Pavin — loop from Besse

12.5km

00:55

280m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Vallons des Fosses — loop from Boudes

22.5km

01:40

380m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Puy d'Ysson — loop from Solignat

4.30km

00:22

150m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Col de la croix Saint-Robert – Lac Chambon loop from Murol

83.3km

06:00

1,760m

1,750m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Trail to Lac de Montcineyre – Besse loop from Super Besse

40.7km

03:42

800m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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The best cycling routes around Issoire

1. Mont-Dore and Col de la Croix Morand — loop from Les Rives

2. Lac Chambon — loop from Les Rives in the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

3. The plateau of l’Artense — loop from La Tour-d'Auvergne in the parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

4. Lac Chambon and Château de Murol — loop from Les Rives in the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

5. Usson and the château Nonnesette — loop from Issoire in the Livradois-Forez regional natural park

6. Lac Pavin — loop from Besse

7. Vallons des Fosses — loop from Boudes

8. Puy d'Ysson — loop from Solignat

9. Col de la croix Saint-Robert – Lac Chambon loop from Murol

10. Trail to Lac de Montcineyre – Besse loop from Super Besse

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