We tend to believe that the Dent de la Rancune is this small peak hooked like a canine and looking like the Matterhorn. Well no, it's actually the block that stands to its right. It is a dyke, that is to say an old column of lava that erosion has uncovered from the ground. This is how this wall was erected, which makes climbers happy. It offers about forty routes, including one rated 8+. Notice to amateurs!

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der Kuhn

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In the entire hiking region it can be quite warm and strenuous in summer. We therefore recommend taking enough water with you.

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1. Chaudefour Valley Crest Loop

14.9km

05:03

760m

A difficult 9.2-mile loop hike through the volcanic Chaudefour Valley National Nature Reserve, offering dramatic scenery and wildlife.

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

22.0km

07:53

1,250m

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

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3. Crêtes du Sancy – Dent de la Rancune loop from Super Besse

15.9km

05:51

890m

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

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Elevation 1,230 m

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Thursday 12 March

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-1°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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

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Dent de la Rancune

1. Chaudefour Valley Crest Loop

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

3. Crêtes du Sancy – Dent de la Rancune loop from Super Besse

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