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Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Le Mont-Dore loop from Tauves

Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Le Mont-Dore loop from Tauves

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Col de la Geneste (1372 m) – Le Mont-Dore loop from Tauves

04:42

88.7km

1,680m

Road cycling

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: July 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.1 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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28.0 km

Super-Besse Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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46.9 km

Nice view to Puy de Sancy

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It is worth stopping at this viewpoint, the view is magnificent

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49.1 km

Vallée de Chaudefour

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Forbidden to bicycles! You have to leave them at home at the entrance to the nature reserve and finish on foot, but it's worth the detour!

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52.4 km

Nice climb with a lot of views over the landscape

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Magnificent scenery on quiet roads. A must-do!

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57.5 km

Route du col de la Croix Saint-Robert

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Croix Saint-Robert from Le Mont Dore is 6.3 kilometers long with a total drop of 381 meters. The average gradient is 6.05% with maximum gradients of 10.3%. An unmissable pass in the region!

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64.4 km

Le Mont-Dore

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Le Mont Dore is a small town located in the Auvergne region. This is the Dordogne valley and several kilometers further down the valley from the resort of Sancy.

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70.4 km

Plateau de Vendeix et Chamablanc

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Beautiful road through the forest and opening in places on the plateau.

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88.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.1 km

544 m

143 m

Surfaces

88.3 km

358 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

Weather

Wednesday 29 July

31°C

19°C

53 %

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