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Saint-Alyre-Ès-Montagne

Lake Estivadoux – Lake Montcineyre loop from Le Fraud

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Issoire

Saint-Alyre-Ès-Montagne

Lake Estivadoux – Lake Montcineyre loop from Le Fraud

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Lake Estivadoux – Lake Montcineyre loop from Le Fraud

07:25

92.3km

1,820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 20.9 km for 1.65 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 24.3 km for 188 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Parking

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17.5 km

Besse

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Standing south of the historic center, the belfry of Besse is the only memory of the three old fortified gates of Besse.

Adorned with battlements and topped with a clock, …

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21.8 km

Lake Estivadoux

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Lac Estivadoux is a large bog perched at an altitude of 1,200 metres.

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25.3 km

Trail to Lac de Montcineyre

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Gorgeous trail - a few slightly technical portions for a gravel bike but okay!

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27.2 km

Lake Montcineyre

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The Puy de Montcineyre, at the time of its formation, blocked the course of a river, and formed this large lake in the shape of a crescent.

Although it was …

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51.9 km

Chamaroux Pass

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The Col de Chamaroux de Boutaresse is 2.6 km long with a total drop of 63 m. The average gradient is 2.4% with maximum gradients of 6.9%.

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54.4 km

View of Mont Chamaroux and the Cézallier mountains

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Along the GTMC route, a section of trail offers exceptional panoramic views of Mount Chamaroux on one side and the Cézaillier summer pastures on the other.
The access from the …

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60.2 km

Col de Fortunier

Mountain Pass

67.9 km

Allanche is a small town in the regional natural park of the Volcans d'Auvergne. It offers several services and amenities: supermarkets, bakeries, bars and restaurants. You can visit the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church or stroll through its green surroundings.

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68.1 km

Allanche, gateway to the Cézallier

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92.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.1 km

33.0 km

2.20 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

55.1 km

27.5 km

8.95 km

736 m

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

27°C

14°C

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Lake Estivadoux – Lake Montcineyre loop from Le Fraud

Besse

Lake Estivadoux

Trail to Lac de Montcineyre

Lake Montcineyre

Chamaroux Pass

View of Mont Chamaroux and the Cézallier mountains

Allanche

Allanche, gateway to the Cézallier

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