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TOUR DU VOLCAN CANTALIEN

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TOUR DU VOLCAN CANTALIEN

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April 22, 2026

TOUR DU VOLCAN CANTALIEN

Hard

45:29

136km

3.0km/h

5,880m

5,880m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 15.6 km for 45 m

After 20.6 km for 16 m

After 58.4 km for 7 m

After 72.3 km for 1.10 km

After 92.6 km for 206 m

Most people would complete this in 7-15 days

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14.3 km

Eagle's Beak

Highlight • Summit

The Bec de l'Aigle dominates the west of the Font d'Alagnon glacial cirque at an altitude of 1,699 metres. It offers a 360° view of the mountains formed by the former Cantalian stratovolcano.

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2

15.5 km

Venus' Nipple

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The Téton de Vénus dominates the bottom of the Cirque de Font d'Alagnon at an altitude of 1,669 metres. The view from its summit is magnificent.

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3

17.5 km

Cabre Pass

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The Col de Cabre at an altitude of 1,526 meters allows you to pass from the Santoire valley to that of the Jordanne. It offers magnificent views of these valleys. …

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20.5 km

Brèche de Rolland

Point of Interest

5

21.5 km

Puy Mary Summit

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Despite an altitude of 1,783 meters, Puy Mary is not the highest peak in Cantal but it is undoubtedly the most famous. Classified as a “Grand Site de France”, and …

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22.2 km

Pas de Peyrol Pass (1,589 m)

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At an altitude of 1,588 meters, Pas de Peyrol is located between Puy Mary and Puy de la Tourte. It is known to be the highest road pass in the …

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24.2 km

Buron d'Eylac

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This buron restaurant is located at the foot of Puy Mary. They sell pancakes, farm produce and other outdoor snacks as well as drinks. It's a perfect place to stop …

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8

41.8 km

Le Luchard

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On the trails of the Monts du Cantal, this part passes through the beautiful pastures of Luchard. A magnificent setting!

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9

45.6 km

Le Falgoux

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Le Falgoux is a small town in Cantal. Nestled under the Puy Mary, it is the highest town in the Vallée du Mars (Cirque glacier du Falgoux) and is the …

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10

53.8 km

GR 400 to Puy Violent

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Section of the GR 400 which passes through the summer pastures of the Impramau ridge before reaching the Puy Violent at 1592 m, the highest point of the stage between Le Falgoux and Le Fau.

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58.0 km

Puy Violent

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The Puy Violent dominates the plateau of the same name from the top of its 1594m, and offers a superb panorama on the roc Labro, the puy Mary, the roc des Ombres and even the massif of Sancy.

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61.0 km

Buron de Cueilhes (1190m)

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Magnificent stone buildings built to make an above-ground cellar, the burons are emblematic of the Monts du Cantal, and cheese was once made there during the summer.

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13

68.7 km

Roc d'Hozières

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The Roc d'Hozières dominates the Mars valley and the Falgoux forest at 1,614 m and thus offers a magnificent view of the Puy Mary.

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14

70.6 km

Redondet Pass

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The Col de Redondet (1630 m) offers a magnificent panorama of the Cirque du Falgoux and the Puy Mary.

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15

73.7 km

From Puy Chavroche to Mandailles

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16

77.7 km

From Puy Chavroche to St Julien de Jordanne

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Super site

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17

89.2 km

Viewpoint over Col du Pertus

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Viewpoint on the Pertus pass in the Cantal mountains along the GR400.

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18

91.1 km

Pertus Pass (1,309 m)

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Superb climb from Saint-Julien de Jordanne.

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98.5 km

Archange Saint-Michel

Memorial

20

103 km

Little Cascade

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21

105 km

Buron de la Tuillière

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a very pleasant refreshing break in the shade...

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22

110 km

Puy Gros Summit

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Le Puy Gros offers a magnificent view from the ridge to the south of the Plomb du Cantal between the Cère valley and the Brezons valley.

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115 km

Plomb du Cantal summit by gravel bike

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There seems to be an error, the point indicates the top of an impassable hiking trail, I had to push/carry the bike for 2/3 of the route (uphill from saint …

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118 km

Col de Prat de Bouc

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Superb climb to the pass

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25

125 km

Molède Pass

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At an altitude of 1329 m, the Col de la Molède offers a beautiful view and is a good area for a stopover or a picnic.

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133 km

Bredons fountain

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At this point / I would like to quickly / say something about the source:
And to quote the incomparable humorist Heinz Erhardt (1909 - 1979), who was known to …

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136 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.1 km

40.9 km

17.2 km

15.8 km

2.75 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.0 km

25.4 km

17.5 km

12.3 km

10.9 km

2.45 km

2.34 km

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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