Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 4, 2025

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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Start point

Parking

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8.08 km

Viewpoint

15.5 km

Nice view to Puy de Sancy

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It is worth stopping at this viewpoint, the view is magnificent

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26.2 km

Bois de Tailladis

Forest

28.5 km

Super-Besse Climb

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A very steep climb to the station. Those in a hurry can continue with the Col de la Geneste, to the West. Others will appreciate the local specialties in the resort.

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34.2 km

Chastreix

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Small Typical Auvergne Village

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63.6 km

Plateau de Vendeix et Chamablanc

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Beautiful road through the forest and opening in places on the plateau.

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69.5 km

Le Mont-Dore

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Le Mont Dore is a small town located in the Auvergne region. This is the Dordogne valley and several kilometers further down the valley from the resort of Sancy.

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70.8 km

Route du col de la Croix Saint-Robert

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The Col de la Croix Saint-Robert from Le Mont Dore is 6.3 kilometers long with a total drop of 381 meters. The average gradient is 6.05% with maximum gradients of 10.3%. An unmissable pass in the region!

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76.7 km

Col de la Croix Saint-Robert

Mountain Pass

76.8 km

Nice climb with a lot of views over the landscape

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Magnificent scenery on quiet roads. A must-do!

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91.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.2 km

727 m

Surfaces

91.4 km

510 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 March

14°C

3°C

4 %

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