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View of the Chaîne des Puys – Col du Puy Baladou loop from Mareuge

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Clermont-Ferrand

Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite

View of the Chaîne des Puys – Col du Puy Baladou loop from Mareuge

Hard

4.6

(5)

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View of the Chaîne des Puys – Col du Puy Baladou loop from Mareuge

05:19

18.3km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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2.53 km

View of the church of Saulzet-le-Froid

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Very nice view on village and church

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7.63 km

View of the Chaîne des Puys

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View of the Puys chain during the ascent of the Col de Diane.

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9.47 km

Col du Puy Baladou

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The Puy Baladou pass offers an exceptional view of the Puys mountain range on one side and the Sancy on the other.

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10.1 km

Pessade junction at Morand cross

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After a nice climb from Pessade, you will find a magnificent panorama over the valleys.

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12.6 km

Shelter

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12.9 km

Small watercourse

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18.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

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14.7 km

3.24 km

202 m

107 m

Surfaces

8.55 km

6.17 km

2.04 km

853 m

667 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,420 m)

Lowest point (1,020 m)

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View of the Chaîne des Puys – Col du Puy Baladou loop from Mareuge

View of the church of Saulzet-le-Froid

View of the Chaîne des Puys

Col du Puy Baladou

Pessade junction at Morand cross

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