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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chastreix

Merdençon Refuge – Vallée de la Fontaine Salée loop from Réserve naturelle de Chastreix-Sancy

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Running trails & routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chastreix

Merdençon Refuge – Vallée de la Fontaine Salée loop from Réserve naturelle de Chastreix-Sancy

Moderate

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Merdençon Refuge – Vallée de la Fontaine Salée loop from Réserve naturelle de Chastreix-Sancy

01:01

8.38km

170m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 12, 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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8 m

Merdençon Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Small unguarded refuge with access to drinking water, a few mattresses and something to make a fire if necessary

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6.19 km

Réserve naturelle de Chastreix-Sancy

Nature Reserve

3

7.06 km

Vallée de la Fontaine Salée

Highlight • Natural

Valley of the Fontaine Salée seen from the bottom.
Small resurgence of ferruginous sparkling water.
Wet area, provide suitable footwear.
Protected area, part of the Chastreix Sancy Nature Reserve, dogs …

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8.38 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

4.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

1.69 km

564 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (1,270 m)

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