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Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Lake Pavin loop from Bort-les-Orgues

Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Lake Pavin loop from Bort-les-Orgues

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Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Lake Pavin loop from Bort-les-Orgues

04:27

87.9km

1,410m

Road cycling

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: April 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 45.4 km for 992 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.58 km

Bort-les-Orgues Dam

Highlight • Other

An impressive dam which has a museum that can be visited! It's worth the detour

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6.45 km

Super-Besse Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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45.9 km

Lake Pavin

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Lac Pavin is a lake that formed in the crater of a Puy-de-Dôme volcano. It is located at an altitude of 1205m.

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68.6 km

The three large lakes, along with all the small lakes, impress with their location and the landscape that surrounds them. For a travel eagle a little paradise. Steady, but easy climbs are the price, but you like to pay.

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71.9 km

Lac de Lastioulles

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Unobstructed view of Lake Lastouille, which is very popular for swimming and fishing. It is entirely bordered by forests and summer pastures and is one of the largest water reservoirs …

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87.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.5 km

7.92 km

470 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.5 km

2.29 km

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Lake Pavin loop from Bort-les-Orgues

Bort-les-Orgues Dam

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