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Either stressful or relaxed from Puy Mary.

This climb captures everything Auvergne has to offer. Starting in the charming and famous village of Salers, it ends at another symbol of this region known for its volcanoes: Puy Mary. On the bike side, it's a 23-kilometer climb with an average gradient of 3.7%. Be careful, however, as this low gradient is due to the long, five-kilometer flat stretch after the Col de Néronne. Save your energy for the last two kilometers, which are formidable, with a gradient that never drops below 10%.

Just a stone's throw from Puy Mary, the Pas de Peyrol offers superb views of the Cantal mountains. Its ascent is nearly 12 kilometers long and averages 5.6%.

From Salers, a pass with low percentages but with a magnificent view of the Santoire valley.

At an altitude of 1,588 meters, the Pas de Peyrol is located between the Puy Mary and the Puy de la Tourte. It is known to be the highest road pass in the Massif Central and is worth it, because the last few kilometers have high percentages. There you can admire Puy Mary which peaks at an altitude of 1,783 metres. It is one of the peaks of the Cantal mountains. It is easily recognizable with its pyramidal silhouette.

The rise of Neronne is a great aperitif before the Pas De Peyrol… But better not to have left feathers on Neronne by looking down on it because of its relative accessibility… Otherwise…

Made from the summit of Pas de Peyrol. One of my fondest memories of the trip. A pleasant descent on a deserted road. The slope is not steep, you just have to let yourself slide and withdraw your heart from the beauty of the landscape. If you are sensitive to the sublime, the void on your left will take you by the throat.

Gorgeous on arrival! Nice place to stop and rehydrate!