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Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Besse

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Besse

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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    January 13, 2023

    Hiking

    Standing south of the historic center, the belfry of Besse is the only memory of the three old fortified gates of Besse.

    Adorned with battlements and topped with a clock, the gate dates from the Hundred Years War.

    The gate is an essential historic passage on the long-distance hiking trails that criss-cross the region.
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    October 15, 2021

    Cycling

    Besse, whose real name is Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, is a pretty medieval village where it is pleasant to stroll through its cobbled streets and pretty squares.
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    October 9, 2022

    Hiking

    The center of Besse is teeming with old buildings built in Besse stone, quite similar to Volvic stone. This is for example the case of the belfry and the gate which are defensive structures dating from the 15th century.
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    1. Col de la croix Saint-Robert – Lac Chambon loop from Murol

    82.1km

    05:54

    1,760m

    1,760m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 1,040 m

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    Location: Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise, Issoire, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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