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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Lake Pavin – Puy Montchal loop from Communauté de communes du Massif du Sancy

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Lake Pavin – Puy Montchal loop from Communauté de communes du Massif du Sancy

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Lake Pavin – Puy Montchal loop from Communauté de communes du Massif du Sancy

02:32

8.73km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 0 m for 247 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 1.45 km for 330 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 6.82 km for 101 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 6.98 km for 87 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 8.49 km for 247 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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1.77 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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3.03 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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3.42 km

Devil's Chair

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Huge rock in the shape of a throne at the center of many legends.

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3.56 km

LAC PAVIN LAC MONTCINEYRE PAR PUY MONCHAL LOOP

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5

4.06 km

View of Lake Pavin

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Nice view over lac Pavin. Perfect to rest during the climb.

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5.10 km

Puy Montchal

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It is really touristic to walk there but the views are worth it!

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7

6.93 km

Creux de Soucy

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A 22 meter deep abyss that can only be conquered with a rope and shaft equipment. Below there is a spacious hall with a small lake. The height was created in an old lava tunnel when the ceiling collapsed.

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7.06 km

Crater of Puy de Montchal

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8.73 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

3.69 km

469 m

103 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

2.57 km

1.41 km

1.18 km

103 m

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Highest point (1,380 m)

Lowest point (1,200 m)

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