The Top 7 Mountain Passes around Issoire
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Issoire and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
In a setting worthy of a Game of Thrones, the Col de Courre peaks at 1,720 meters above sea level.
It makes the junction between the paths that lead to …
It makes the junction between the paths that lead to …
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The Col de la Croix Saint-Robert from Le Mont Dore is 6.3 kilometers long with a total drop of 381 meters. The average gradient is 6.05% with maximum gradients of 10.3%. An unmissable pass in the region!
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The pas de l'Âne is a subject pass of the Puy de Sancy. It is the last stage for walkers from the north.
Be careful, this part of the path can be dizzying.
In winter, it is accessible by chairlift.
Be careful, this part of the path can be dizzying.
In winter, it is accessible by chairlift.
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The Cézallier is a volcanic plateau located between the Dore mountains and the Cantal mountains.
It is glaciers that planed this ancient volcanic massif, which takes you to Scotland and Mongolia, without you having to take a plane.
It is glaciers that planed this ancient volcanic massif, which takes you to Scotland and Mongolia, without you having to take a plane.
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At the top of the pass a small café invites you to refresh yourself.
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It is the highest road pass in Cézallier. Located in Puy-de-Dôme between Boutaresse and Le Luguet, it is not very difficult to climb for cyclists (2 kilometers at 4.6% from Boutaresse, 6.5 kilometers at 2.7% from Le Luguet)
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The Col de Chamaroux de Boutaresse is 2.6 km long with a total drop of 63 m. The average gradient is 2.4% with maximum gradients of 6.9%.
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