View of the Puy de Dôme – Gravel between the puys loop from Durtol-Nohanent

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View of the Puy de Dôme – Gravel between the puys loop from Durtol-Nohanent

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View of the Puy de Dôme – Gravel between the puys loop from Durtol-Nohanent

04:50

59.2km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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Train Station

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7.91 km

View of the Puy de Dôme

Highlight • Summit

As you walk along the Gouris path, you will have a breathtaking view of the Puy de Dôme, one of the most iconic volcanoes in the Auvergne region. At over …

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15.8 km

Col de la Moréno (1065 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice little pass but on a road where traffic can be heavy. With trucks

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19.4 km

Gravel between the puys

Highlight • Other

In all weather conditions this path remains one of my favorites, the landscape is pure and authentic to our country of the Volcanoes

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26.1 km

Lac de la Cassière

Highlight • Lake

Much smaller but quieter and less touristy than Lake Aydat, great picnic tables.

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30.9 km

View of Lake Aydat and Puy de Dôme

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tour of the lake allows you to take a little height and offers different points of view on the lake and on the surrounding puys.

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32.5 km

Lac d'Aydat Wetland

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This wetland area with trails for hikers and walkers abounds with life and cleans the waters of the Veyre which flows into Lake Aydat.

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33.0 km

Lake Aydat

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Aydat Lake is the largest natural lake in the Auvergne department with an area of 65 hectares. It is located 850 m above sea level.

There is a great place to have a coffee next to the lake.

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40.0 km

Volcano Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

It has information about the places to visit. Shops and activities to be carried out throughout the region. Recommended to start the visit from this point.

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