Lake Montcineyre – Lake Estivadoux loop from Marcenat

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Lake Montcineyre – Lake Estivadoux loop from Marcenat

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Lake Montcineyre – Lake Estivadoux loop from Marcenat

10:39

128km

2,430m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 36.3 km for 188 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 38.3 km for 1.52 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 41.6 km for 188 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.1 km

Col de Chamaroux

Mountain Pass

21.1 km

Gravel path in the middle of fields

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This gravel path located in the middle of the fields offers a unique perspective on the surrounding landscapes.

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33.8 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.

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34.8 km

GTMC to Lac de Montcineyre

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Very nice downhill segment

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39.0 km

Lake Estivadoux

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Lac Estivadoux is a large bog perched at an altitude of 1,200 metres.

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69.7 km

Montée Paillasseyre

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Superb climb on gravel path. Nestled in the middle of green expanses, this path offers a breathtaking panorama!

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75.4 km

GTMC; road to Col de Fortunier

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After many kilometers over gravel, stones, grass and earth, you can look forward to a piece of asphalt here.

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77.2 km

Col de Fortunier

Mountain Pass

90.5 km

Path to the village Nuis

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Well-maintained path along the meadows that then enters the forest

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101 km

Lac du Pêcher

Lake

111 km

GTMC — Allanche

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Beautiful village with some amenities, such as cafe and supermarket

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128 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.7 km

51.5 km

12.4 km

749 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

38.3 km

23.7 km

17.4 km

5.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (950 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

13°C

4°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 27, 2023,GTMC - Jour 3 - De St Victor la Rivière à Neussargues

This day begins with a refueling in Besse and I attack on the loop of Sancy then comes the crossing of Cézallier. It's very beautiful but quite quickly monotonous. The climbs are difficult and they are pastures as far as the eye can see that you cross in the middle of the cows on farm roads. The descents on Pradiers …

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