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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Égliseneuve-D'Entraigues

Lake Bourdouze – Lake Pavin loop from Massif Central

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Égliseneuve-D'Entraigues

Lake Bourdouze – Lake Pavin loop from Massif Central

Hard

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Lake Bourdouze – Lake Pavin loop from Massif Central

02:48

41.3km

730m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 22.0 km for 559 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 23.1 km for 381 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 23.8 km for 1.88 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

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Start point

Parking

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1.12 km

Entraygues Waterfalls and Lake

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A beautiful lake as well as a succession of very pretty waterfalls are located near the village of Entraygues.

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7.06 km

The Col de la Chaumoune from Egliseneuve d'Entraygues is 6.6 km long with a total drop of 244 m. The average gradient is 3.7% with maximum gradients of 12.6%.

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16.7 km

Lake Bourdouze

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The Lac de Bourdouze is located at an altitude of 1170 meters, in the Massif du Sancy. You can get a good view from the road, and if you want …

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17.0 km

Lac de Bourdouze

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After the difficult climb through the forest, we arrive at Lake Bourdouze

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23.6 km

View of Lac Pavin

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25.2 km

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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33.1 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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33.2 km

View of Lac Chauvet

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large trees shelter an easy path with several fords and a small bridge.
final arrival on the lake.
attention, a thread was stretched just before the lake when I passed

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41.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

9.27 km

1.87 km

501 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

8.92 km

6.45 km

501 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

24°C

13°C

22 %

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