Lac Pavin
Mountain Biking Highlight
Recommended by 97 out of 99 mountain bikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Location: Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise, Issoire, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
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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.translated by
•March 6, 2023
Circle of the lakes from Lac Pavin
* pavin lake
* Montcineyre lake
* La Godivelle and its 2 lakes
* Egliseneuve-d'Entraigues waterfalls
* Chauvet Laketranslated by•April 18, 2022
Seeing the 4 most beautiful lakes of Puy de Dôme is just MAGICAL
translated by•September 10, 2024
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