Lac Pavin
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 208 out of 212 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Access to this Highlight may be restricted or limited.
Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.
Location: Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise, Issoire, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Hikes to Lac Pavin
- Easy
4.8
(131)
2,306
View of Lake Pavin – Point de vue du lac Pavin loop from Picherande01:10
4.16km
90m
Intermediate4.8
(80)
438
La Couze and lac Pavin – loop starting from Besse – Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne03:28
12.0km
300m
Expert4.5
(14)
117
Beffroi de Besse – Puy Montchal loop from Besse06:30
22.4km
600m
Tips
Lac Pavin is one of the emblems of Sancy. Its depth reaches almost 100 meters and its circular shape attests to its explosive volcanic origin. With its dark and mysterious waters, it is the subject of many legends.
Due to its volcanic nature and its meromictic character (the surface waters do not mix with the waters of the depths themselves loaded with toxic gas), it has also long been the subject of numerous studies and scientific hypotheses which can sometimes explain the legends.translated by
•October 5, 2022
Very beautiful volcano lake in a great hiking area. Top landscape.
translated by•August 18, 2020
Best view on the Pavin Lake ! Perfect place to rest or sleep before going to climb the Sancy
July 14, 2020
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Description
Location: Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise, Issoire, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Hikes to Lac Pavin
- Easy
4.8
(131)
2,306
View of Lake Pavin – Point de vue du lac Pavin loop from Picherande01:10
4.16km
90m
Intermediate4.8
(80)
438
La Couze and lac Pavin – loop starting from Besse – Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne03:28
12.0km
300m
Expert4.5
(14)
117
Beffroi de Besse – Puy Montchal loop from Besse06:30
22.4km
600m
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