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Last updated: October 8, 2025

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1. Lake Chambon - circuit trail - Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park

7.25km

00:56

220m

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

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2. The Usson peak - circuit trail - Livradois-Forez Natural Regional Park

10.5km

01:16

240m

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

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3. On the heights of Champeix – trail loop starting from Champeix

20.1km

02:31

500m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Lac Chambon loop from Murol

11.6km

01:20

210m

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

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5. Lac Chambon loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

6.83km

00:44

50m

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

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6. Puy de Sancy – Puy de Monne (1,692 m) loop from Super Besse

36.5km

05:25

1,870m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. Lac Chambon – View of Château de Murol loop from Murol

13.1km

01:36

370m

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

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8. Lac Chambon – View of Château de Murol loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

14.4km

01:41

320m

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

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9. Col de Courre – Puy de Sancy loop from Super Besse

10.5km

01:40

620m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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10. Lac des Hermines loop from Super Besse

10.1km

01:06

180m

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

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The best running trails around Issoire

1. Lake Chambon - circuit trail - Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park

2. The Usson peak - circuit trail - Livradois-Forez Natural Regional Park

3. On the heights of Champeix – trail loop starting from Champeix

4. Lac Chambon loop from Murol

5. Lac Chambon loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

6. Puy de Sancy – Puy de Monne (1,692 m) loop from Super Besse

7. Lac Chambon – View of Château de Murol loop from Murol

8. Lac Chambon – View of Château de Murol loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

9. Col de Courre – Puy de Sancy loop from Super Besse

10. Lac des Hermines loop from Super Besse

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