Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 26, 2026

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43.8 km

Col de la Geneste (1372 m)

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48.1 km

Super-Besse Climb

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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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54.3 km

Historic Center of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise

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The city center is beautiful, you can visit it by bike. It is worth stopping there, there are also several very good restaurants

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64.0 km

Château de Murol

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View of the superb castle of Murol. Exceptional setting.

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72.3 km

Bressouleille viewpoint

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One of the panoramic views offered by the Col de la Croix Morand

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76.7 km

Croix Morand Pass

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Unmissable between Mont-Dore and Chambon-sur-lac, to combine with the Col de la Croix Saint-Robert

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76.8 km

Col de la Croix Morand

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At the top of the pass a small café invites you to refresh yourself.

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78.3 km

Viewpoint on La Tache farm

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You can stop there to admire this point of view, even if it is in the middle of the Col de la Croix Morand

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101 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

99.4 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

100 km

423 m

171 m

< 100 m

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