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Tauves

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

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Tauves

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

Hard

4.8

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807

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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: August 17, 2026

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After 49.1 km for 131 m

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28.0 km

Col de la Geneste (1372 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

2

32.3 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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3

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

Highlight • Gorge

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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5

52.4 km

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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64.5 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

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

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88.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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88.1 km

544 m

149 m

Surfaces

88.3 km

358 m

130 m

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

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