Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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333 m

Steps to the Village Center

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386 m

Murol

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Very friendly village with a few souvenir shops, mini-market, bakery, butcher, pharmacy… Nice market on Wednesday mornings.

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1.15 km

Château de Murol

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This castle can be seen from afar, as it is perched on a basaltic promontory facing the Sancy massif.

This medieval fortress is open to the public every day.

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2.18 km

View over Lac Chambon and the Dent du Marais

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Very beautiful panorama of Lake Chambon and the Dent du Marais.
Orientation table, and a bench 😄

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2.94 km

Panoramic view of the Murol valley

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3.28 km

Panoramic view of Lac Chambon

Highlight • Lake

Lake Chambon was formed following the eruption of the Tartaret volcano.

You can see the Tartaret, the Couze valley, and in the background, the Sancy massif.

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3.28 km

Dent du Marais via Chemin de l’Horloge

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The Chemin de l’Horloge leads to the Dent du Marais which offers magnificent views.

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5.48 km

View of Puy de Baladou

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7.10 km

Viewpoint

9.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

3.21 km

779 m

509 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

2.75 km

1.70 km

1.44 km

662 m

188 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 February

8°C

1°C

68 %

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