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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Riom
Saint-Ours

Le Somat Forest Trail – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Vulcania

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Riom
Saint-Ours

Le Somat Forest Trail – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Vulcania

Hard

5.0

(1)

25

riders

Le Somat Forest Trail – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Vulcania

06:33

82.9km

1,280m

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: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 23.8 km for 68 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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620 m

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

8.91 km

Le Somat Forest Trail

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A very beautiful walk with lots of paths and trails in the undergrowth. No particular difficulties. However, be careful of two descents with rolling stones. We did this route the …

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13.7 km

Réserve naturelle des Cheires et grottes de Volvic

Nature Reserve

4

19.0 km

View of the Chaîne des Puys

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Come here to observe the Chaîne des Puys; you'll see it much better than in photos! Follow the yellow markings from Charbonnières to Facemenier for 6.7 kilometers.

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47.5 km

View of the Puy de Dôme

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As you walk along the Gouris path, you will have a breathtaking view of the Puy de Dôme, one of the most iconic volcanoes in the Auvergne region. At over …

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48.0 km

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54.3 km

Hiking departure

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Magnificent village of Laschamps, before tackling the climb to the Puy de Dôme!

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58.4 km

The path between the puys

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This dirt road in the heart of the Auvergne mountains between Puy du Pourcharet and Puy de Monjuger is a real treat.

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63.1 km

Crossing the Gorce stream

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Here you can decide for yourself whether you want to speed through the creek at full speed or whether you prefer the small bridge. In any case pure adventure!

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81.9 km

Puy de Côme

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82.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.1 km

14.3 km

4.18 km

2.72 km

447 m

184 m

Surfaces

47.4 km

19.3 km

8.64 km

7.49 km

131 m

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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Monday 24 August

25°C

14°C

70 %

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