Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Col du Puy Baladou – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Aydat

Col du Puy Baladou – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Aydat

Hard

5.0

(1)

riders

Col du Puy Baladou – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Aydat

03:01

39.1km

680m

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

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

757 m

Menhir de Fohet

Highlight • Monument

The Fohet Menhir, or Pierre-Longue lying menhir, is a 4.75m high menhir that has remained lying on the ground for a long time. Lying thus, it once served as a …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

17.4 km

Pessade junction at Morand cross

Highlight • Mountain Pass

After a nice climb from Pessade, you will find a magnificent panorama over the valleys.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

18.0 km

Col du Puy Baladou

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Puy Baladou pass offers an exceptional view of the Puys mountain range on one side and the Sancy on the other.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

19.8 km

View of the Chaîne des Puys

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the Puys chain during the ascent of the Col de Diane.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

25.3 km

View of the Limagne Fault

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The plateau around Espinasse offers lovely views of Sancy to the southwest and the Puys chain to the northeast.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

34.4 km

View of the Puys de la Vache and Lassolas

Highlight • Volcano

The Puys de la Vache and Lassolas are the youngest volcanoes in Auvergne. Their craters are gouged and their long lava flows form a unique volcanic landscape. From here you have an exceptional view of the two puys.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

37.9 km

Beautiful view of Lake Aydat

Highlight • Viewpoint

You'll want to stop here and take time to appreciate this view of the lake. She is simply breathtaking!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

37.9 km

View of Lac d'Aydat

Highlight • Viewpoint

quiet road with beautiful views of the lake and the Puy de Dome in the distance.
Ideal for a ride on the racing bike 🚴‍♂️

Translated by Google •

Tip by

39.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

6.33 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

20.2 km

9.92 km

5.61 km

3.41 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,420 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

33°C

16°C

25 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.3

Dallet bridge – Pathway by the Allier River loop from Vic-le-Comte

02:42h

47.2km

230m

Hard

5.0

Charlannes Waterfall – The Dordogne at La Bourboule loop from La Sagne-Haute

02:38h

29.6km

700m

Moderate

4.4

Dallet bridge – Allier River Banks loop from Royat - Chamalières

03:04h

50.7km

440m

Hard

3.0

View of Puy de Dôme – Hiking departure loop from Les Maisons Rouges

03:34h

44.9km

710m

Hard

4.7

Puy de la Vache – Gravel between the puys loop from Aydat

02:43h

34.9km

480m

Moderate

4.8

Hiking departure – View of the Sancy Massif loop from Randanne

02:53h

41.5km

440m

Hard

4.8

View of the Sancy Massif – Gravel between the puys loop from Panoramique des Dômes - Station Basse

03:06h

43.5km

490m

Hard

3.0

Lake Aydat – Château de Murol loop from Murol

03:57h

50.9km

1,030m

Hard

4.3

Ascent to Redon farm – Gravel between the puys loop from Clermont-La Rotonde

03:27h

45.6km

870m

Hard

4.5

Col de Guery – Croix Morand Pass loop from Pessade

03:25h

45.8km

1,010m

Hard

4.0

Hiking departure – View of Puy de Dôme loop from Clermont-Ferrand

03:22h

42.8km

850m

Hard

4.5

Col de la Croix Morand – Croix Morand Pass loop from Mont-Dore

03:17h

44.9km

960m

Col du Puy Baladou – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Aydat

Menhir de Fohet

Pessade junction at Morand cross

Col du Puy Baladou

View of the Chaîne des Puys

View of the Limagne Fault

View of the Puys de la Vache and Lassolas

Beautiful view of Lake Aydat

View of Lac d'Aydat

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️