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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Besse – Lake Estivadoux loop from Super Besse

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Besse – Lake Estivadoux loop from Super Besse

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2.0

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Besse – Lake Estivadoux loop from Super Besse

02:55

35.4km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.6 km for 87 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 10.8 km for 87 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 12.3 km for 710 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 22.2 km for 449 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 23.3 km for 822 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 24.6 km for 658 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.67 km

Notre-Dame de Vassivière Chapel

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The Notre-Dame de Vassivière chapel was initially erected during the 8th century.

In the 16th century, Catherine de Medici ordered its repair. Since then, the chapel has become a major …

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10.7 km

Creux de Soucy

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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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19.1 km

Besse

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Standing south of the historic center, the belfry of Besse is the only memory of the three old fortified gates of Besse.

Adorned with battlements and topped with a clock, …

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23.3 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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25.1 km

Lake Pavin

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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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25.4 km

View of Lac Pavin

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31.5 km

Lac Pavin

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Pavin Lake is a Maar. It is the result of a violent explosion that took place around 6000 years ago. It is almost circular in shape and ninety-two meters deep.

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35.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

14.8 km

3.58 km

1.05 km

347 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

14.3 km

4.88 km

736 m

412 m

113 m

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

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