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Clermont-Ferrand

Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite

Col du Puy Baladou – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Clermont-Ferrand

Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite

Col du Puy Baladou – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite

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Col du Puy Baladou – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite

02:13

25.5km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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7.23 km

Shelter

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9.75 km

Pessade junction at Morand cross

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After a nice climb from Pessade, you will find a magnificent panorama over the valleys.

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10.3 km

Col du Puy Baladou

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The Puy Baladou pass offers an exceptional view of the Puys mountain range on one side and the Sancy on the other.

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12.2 km

View of the Chaîne des Puys

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View of the Puys chain during the ascent of the Col de Diane.

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14.6 km

Le petit Baladou - Café with cachet

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Café restaurant in the village, where you will be welcomed by Hubert and his inimitable liqueur 🤩

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17.5 km

View of the church of Saulzet-le-Froid

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Very nice view on village and church

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25.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

8.69 km

738 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

10.1 km

4.78 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,420 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

28°C

14°C

21 %

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Col du Puy Baladou – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite

Shelter

Pessade junction at Morand cross

Col du Puy Baladou

View of the Chaîne des Puys

Le petit Baladou - Café with cachet

View of the church of Saulzet-le-Froid

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