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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Lake Montcineyre – Lake Pavin loop from Besse

Moderate

4.8

(26)

306

hikers

Lake Montcineyre – Lake Pavin loop from Besse

03:20

11.6km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 203 m for 92 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 3.16 km for 188 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 9.72 km for 330 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 11.3 km for 92 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

832 m

LAC PAVIN LAC MONTCINEYRE PAR PUY MONCHAL LOOP

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2

1.33 km

View of Lake Pavin

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Nice view over lac Pavin. Perfect to rest during the climb.

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3

3.34 km

Crater of Puy de Montchal

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4

5.24 km

Petit Lac de la Godivelle

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5

5.86 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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5.95 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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10.0 km

Lake Pavin

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Lac Pavin is one of the emblems of Sancy. Its depth reaches almost 100 meters and its circular shape attests to its explosive volcanic origin. With its dark and mysterious …

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11.3 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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11.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

3.29 km

609 m

103 m

Surfaces

6.40 km

2.58 km

1.56 km

896 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (1,180 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

9°C

2°C

14 %

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