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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de la Croix de Cheules – Route des Crêtes loop from Aurillac

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de la Croix de Cheules – Route des Crêtes loop from Aurillac

Hard

4.2

(12)

riders

Col de la Croix de Cheules – Route des Crêtes loop from Aurillac

03:14

48.1km

770m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.90 km

Aurillac

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The international street theater festival which takes place every year in the last weeks of August has made this beautiful town in Cantal famous. Aurillac is also a museum of art and archeology, a very contemporary museum of volcanoes and an ideal horse center for horse riding enthusiasts.

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9.70 km

Cycle Route V74 – The Great Volcano Crossing by Bike

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at Aurilac we reach the cycle route V74. It climbs steadily, at the beginning at the little river La Jour up into the Massif Cantale. It's not much traffic now in June. In terms of landscape, the route is a pleasure.

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9.85 km

Château d'Oyez

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The Château d'Oyez is a mixture of different buildings: you will find the architectural remains of an old castle, but also a feudal mound and a seigniorial manor. Strategically located, it made it possible to monitor the Jordanne valley. It is now a private residence but a visit can be organized there in July and August, on the occasion of an exhibition.

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16.4 km

Lake des Graves

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Located in the heart of the Jordanne valley, Lac des Graves displays an exceptional and preserved setting. It's an ideal place for a walk or nap by the water!

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16.5 km

View of Lac des Graves

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From here we have a beautiful view of the Lac des Graves.

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18.7 km

Col de la Croix de Cheules

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Inevitable crossing point of the ridge road from which we can consider a lot of options for our outings with the added possibility of a gourmet and refreshing stopover. 🍻

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32.1 km

Route des Crêtes

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Quiet road on the ridges between Aurillac and Saint-Cirgues de Jordanne, with magnificent views.

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46.0 km

Saint-Étienne Castle

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The Château Saint-Étienne dominates the town of Aurillac from its hill. The tower dates from Carolingian times. Few elements of the medieval castle remain, due to a fire in the early 19th century. Rebuilt at the end of the century, it now houses the Volcanoes Museum, a must visit if you are in the region! The castle's English gardens are perfect for a stroll.

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48.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

7.44 km

1.45 km

198 m

Surfaces

47.5 km

457 m

182 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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Aurillac

Cycle Route V74 – The Great Volcano Crossing by Bike

Château d'Oyez

Lake des Graves

View of Lac des Graves

Col de la Croix de Cheules

Route des Crêtes

Saint-Étienne Castle

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