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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

17

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

06:32

82.5km

1,270m

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 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 23.8 km for 68 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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626 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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47.0 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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47.5 km

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53.7 km

The small village of Laschamps, southwest of Clermont-Ferrand, is known, among other things, for the Laschamps geomagnetic event. The lava flows from the extinct volcanoes have provided evidence that the …

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53.8 km

Hiking departure

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

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62.6 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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81.5 km

Puy de Côme

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82.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.6 km

13.5 km

4.18 km

2.63 km

447 m

212 m

Surfaces

47.8 km

18.4 km

8.57 km

7.70 km

131 m

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

21°C

9°C

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