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The Col de Bancillon is a symbolic passage of the GTMC. It is climbed at the end of a steep climb with elevation percentages ranging from 12% to 23%. The arrival at the summit is marked by this emblematic GTMC totem (composed of four white poles).

It's better to go up via Ceyssat and come back down via Orcines. The climb still hurts but there's less traffic and the descent is worth it 😉

Possibility of having a drink and/or something to eat just opposite the pass sign

Magnificent panorama of volcanoes

Nice col over a busy road. You can drive up this if you cycle a route around the Puy de Dome.

Not really worthy of the name col, but nice for the photo.

Error or ignorance: there is no panoramic cable car to reach the summit of the Puy de Dôme. There is only a panoramic cogwheel train that leaves from the bottom of the volcano. The journey offers the possibility of seeing superb points of view. Other information: the road bordering the train track is a service road. It is prohibited for cars and bicycles. From time to time, thanks to sporting events, it is exceptionally open to cyclists. This road will be taken in July 2023 by the riders of the Tour de France in the final of one of the stages run in Auvergne.

The Col de Ceyssat from Royat is 9.6 km long with a total drop of 622 m. The average gradient is 6.48% with maximum gradients of 10%.