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Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Lake Pavin loop from Charreire

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Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Lake Pavin loop from Charreire

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Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Lake Pavin loop from Charreire

02:25

32.5km

580m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.7 km for 309 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 16.2 km for 153 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.58 km

Lac Pavin

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Pavin Lake is a Maar. It is the result of a violent explosion that took place around 6000 years ago. It is almost circular in shape and ninety-two meters deep.

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Lake Pavin

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Lac Pavin is a lake that formed in the crater of a Puy-de-Dôme volcano. It is located at an altitude of 1205m.

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16.1 km

Lake Pavin

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Lac Pavin is one of the emblems of Sancy. Its depth reaches almost 100 meters and its circular shape attests to its explosive volcanic origin. With its dark and mysterious …

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17.2 km

Lac Chauvet

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Renowned for its perfectly circular shape, Lake Chauvet is what is called a maar (lake of volcanic origin) typical of the region.

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28.5 km

The origin of Picherande dates back to Celtic times (2nd and 3rd millennium). The etymology would relate to civilization, “ERANDE” meaning limit, border, and “PICH” referring to peak, mountain.

The …

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32.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

5.00 km

3.60 km

1.64 km

389 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

5.86 km

1.77 km

1.74 km

750 m

203 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (1,040 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

27°C

17°C

78 %

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Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Lake Pavin loop from Charreire