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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Clermont-Ferrand

Menhir de Fohet – Lake Aydat loop from Vic-le-Comte

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Clermont-Ferrand

Menhir de Fohet – Lake Aydat loop from Vic-le-Comte

Hard

3.5

(2)

21

riders

Menhir de Fohet – Lake Aydat loop from Vic-le-Comte

03:42

56.0km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.6 km for 81 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

5.48 km

Church in Veyre

Highlight • Religious Site

Small church on the edge of the main street.

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2

12.7 km

Saint-Saturnin Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Saint-Saturnin, in Puy-de-Dôme, is a medieval fortress built in the 13th century by the La Tour d'Auvergne family and subsequently became a royal residence for Catherine de …

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3

22.7 km

The Monne Gorges

Highlight • Other

Deep gorge, great to ride for cyclists on the descent and ascent. Little traffic, very scenic. At the bridge there is a very idyllic, easy camping option.

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4

27.8 km

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 …

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5

29.8 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!

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6

32.5 km

Lake Aydat

Highlight • Lake

Aydat Lake is the largest natural lake in the Auvergne department with an area of 65 hectares. It is located 850 m above sea level.

There is a great place to have a coffee next to the lake.

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32.8 km

Lake Aydat

Highlight • Other

Lake Aydat was formed by a lava flow that blocked the passage of the Veyre River. It is the largest natural body of water in Auvergne.

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56.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.8 km

3.40 km

1.29 km

1.14 km

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.9 km

1.16 km

738 m

257 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 3 November

7°C

-1°C

72 %

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