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

Puy Montchal – Lake Estivadoux loop from Super Besse

Hard

80

riders

Puy Montchal – Lake Estivadoux loop from Super Besse

02:47

30.2km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.9 km for 87 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 11.0 km for 101 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 16.9 km for 710 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 21.2 km for 823 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 22.6 km for 659 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

11.0 km

Creux de Soucy

Highlight • Other

A 22 meter deep abyss that can only be conquered with a rope and shaft equipment. Below there is a spacious hall with a small lake. The height was created in an old lava tunnel when the ceiling collapsed.

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2

13.5 km

Puy Montchal

Highlight • Summit

It is really touristic to walk there but the views are worth it!

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3

21.3 km

Lake Estivadoux

Highlight • Lake

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

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4

23.1 km

Lake Pavin

Highlight • Lake

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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23.4 km

View of Lac Pavin

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B

30.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

6.73 km

5.03 km

653 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

7.54 km

2.88 km

1.30 km

375 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,380 m)

Lowest point (1,190 m)

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Friday 24 July

22°C

14°C

87 %

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