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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Barthe Waterfall – Lake Estivadoux loop from Besse

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Mountain biking trails

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Issoire

Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Barthe Waterfall – Lake Estivadoux loop from Besse

Moderate

4.3

(12)

riders

Barthe Waterfall – Lake Estivadoux loop from Besse

03:54

42.2km

890m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.66 km for 749 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 37.6 km for 330 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 38.7 km for 893 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

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Parking

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5.25 km

Mountain biking

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9.50 km

Notre-Dame de Vassivière Chapel

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The Notre-Dame de Vassivière chapel was initially erected during the 8th century.

In the 16th century, Catherine de Medici ordered its repair. Since then, the chapel has become a major …

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17.2 km

Col de la Geneste

Mountain Pass

19.7 km

View of the Sancy Massif

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Les Ages and the communal road of Fricaudie offer different views of the Sancy massif.

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24.5 km

Château de Montfort

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Castle located on a basalt flow of which only ruins remained and which is under reconstruction.

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28.1 km

Barthe Waterfall

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Pretty waterfall on the Neuffonds stream. The Cascade de la Barthe is accessible from above and below (perfect for cooling off).

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37.9 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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38.6 km

Lake Estivadoux

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Lac Estivadoux is a large bog perched at an altitude of 1,200 metres.

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42.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

8.84 km

8.39 km

589 m

498 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

8.07 km

6.34 km

4.57 km

2.19 km

245 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

25°C

12°C

7 %

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Barthe Waterfall – Lake Estivadoux loop from Besse

Mountain biking

Notre-Dame de Vassivière Chapel

View of the Sancy Massif

Château de Montfort

Barthe Waterfall

Lake Pavin

Lake Estivadoux

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