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Lac Chambon Beach – Murol loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

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Lac Chambon Beach – Murol loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

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Lac Chambon Beach – Murol loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

03:02

10.3km

300m

Hiking

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: April 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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749 m

Trail Along the Shores of Lake Chambon

Highlight • Trail

1.88 km

Lac Chambon Beach

Highlight • Lake

Lac Chambon is a lake of volcanic origin. Between its remarkable view of the Monts Dore and its shallow depth (only four meters), swimming becomes very pleasant.

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2.60 km

View of Lake Chambon from Le Tartaret

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To enjoy a view of Lake Chambon, why not take a detour to the top of the Tartaret volcano? From this eminence, you dominate both the body of water and the small town of Chambon-sur-Lac.

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3.19 km

View of Murol Castle

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Medieval castle overlooking the village of Murol

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3.41 km

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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8.29 km

Panoramic view of the Murol valley

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8.64 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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8.64 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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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

2.40 km

974 m

778 m

616 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

1.80 km

1.20 km

1.07 km

717 m

371 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

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Lac Chambon Beach – Murol loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

Trail Along the Shores of Lake Chambon

Lac Chambon Beach

View of Lake Chambon from Le Tartaret

View of Murol Castle

Murol

Panoramic view of the Murol valley

Panoramic view of Lac Chambon

Dent du Marais via Chemin de l’Horloge

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