Lac d'Aydat Wetland – Lake Aydat loop from Varennes

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Lac d'Aydat Wetland – Lake Aydat loop from Varennes

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Lac d'Aydat Wetland – Lake Aydat loop from Varennes

03:02

43.8km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.6 km

Col de la Moréno (1065 m)

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

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28.6 km

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30.7 km

Beautiful view of Lake Aydat

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You'll want to stop here and take time to appreciate this view of the lake. She is simply breathtaking!

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33.3 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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33.7 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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34.0 km

Lake Aydat

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Lake Aydat was formed by a lava flow that blocked the passage of the Veyre River. It is the largest natural body of water in Auvergne.

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37.1 km

Lac de la Cassière

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

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43.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

7.30 km

6.88 km

5.05 km

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

15.6 km

2.97 km

325 m

231 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

19°C

7°C

14 %

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Lac d'Aydat Wetland – Lake Aydat loop from Varennes

Col de la Moréno (1065 m)

View near camping

Beautiful view of Lake Aydat

Lac d'Aydat Wetland

Lake Aydat

Lake Aydat

Lac de la Cassière

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