France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Clermont-Ferrand
Saint-Genès-Champanelle
View of Puy de Dôme from Laschamps
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Clermont-Ferrand
Saint-Genès-Champanelle
View of Puy de Dôme from Laschamps
Mountain Biking Highlight
Recommended by 115 out of 120 mountain bikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Location: Saint-Genès-Champanelle, Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
4.7
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01:33
18.3km
290m
4.9
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136
02:49
32.6km
450m
4.0
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8
03:30
35.1km
920m
The small village of Laschamps, southwest of Clermont-Ferrand, is known, among other things, for the Laschamps geomagnetic event. The lava flows from the extinct volcanoes have provided evidence that the Earth's magnetic field reversed about 40,000 years ago. This phenomenon has also been demonstrated in other parts of the world. Very exciting!
April 26, 2022
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Location: Saint-Genès-Champanelle, Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
4.7
(24)
47
01:33
18.3km
290m
4.9
(45)
136
02:49
32.6km
450m
4.0
(1)
8
03:30
35.1km
920m