Chamaroux Pass – La Godivelle loop from La Godivelle

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Chamaroux Pass – La Godivelle loop from La Godivelle

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Chamaroux Pass – La Godivelle loop from La Godivelle

07:56

98.6km

1,870m

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: October 1, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.7 km for 1.65 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 27.2 km for 188 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.28 km

Col de la Chaumoune

Mountain Pass

20.4 km

Besse

Highlight • Settlement

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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28.2 km

Trail to Lac de Montcineyre

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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30.0 km

Lake Montcineyre

Highlight • Lake

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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54.8 km

Chamaroux Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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57.2 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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70.8 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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71.2 km

Allanche, gateway to the Cézallier

Highlight • Other

78.1 km

Col de Fortunier

Mountain Pass

98.4 km

La Godivelle

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled in the heart of the Cézallier, the commune is home to two lakes of volcanic origin, peat bogs protected by a national nature reserve, a beautiful Romanesque church, and the largest fountain in the Puy-de-Dôme department.

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98.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.2 km

34.5 km

1.65 km

1.37 km

Surfaces