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Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Lac Pavin

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Lac Pavin

Recommended by 97 mountain bikers out of 99

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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    March 6, 2023

    Lake Pavin is a marvel, yet the name Pavin from which it comes means appalling. Its circular shape leaves no doubt as to its origin: a gigantic volcanic explosion.

    When we look at its calm waters, it is difficult to imagine how dreadful its creation some 6,900 years ago was. The explosion that formed it was indeed very violent: traces of this maar were found even in the sediments of Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

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      April 18, 2022

      Circle of the lakes from Lac Pavin
      * pavin lake
      * Montcineyre lake
      * La Godivelle and its 2 lakes
      * Egliseneuve-d'Entraigues waterfalls
      * Chauvet Lake

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        September 10, 2024

        Seeing the 4 most beautiful lakes of Puy de Dôme is just MAGICAL

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

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