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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chambon-Sur-Lac

Chaudefour Valley Nature Reserve

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Chambon-Sur-Lac

Chaudefour Valley Nature Reserve

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Chaudefour Valley Nature Reserve

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    Location: Chambon-Sur-Lac, Issoire, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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    July 5, 2021

    Hiking

    Be careful, dogs are not allowed in the reserve, too bad we would have liked to have been warned before setting off ...
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    May 9, 2024

    Hiking

    Simply magnificent !! Accessible to almost everyone. A vision of Auvergne that changes from the high peaks.
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    October 30, 2025

    Hiking

    From September 30th to May 1st, parking here is free. I've also included a picture of the parking fees. These are the 2025 rates.
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    Best Hikes to Chaudefour Valley Nature Reserve

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    1. Crêtes du Sancy – Courre Pass loop from Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour

    22.1km

    07:54

    1,250m

    1,250m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 1,150 m

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    Location: Chambon-Sur-Lac, Issoire, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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