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Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise – Lake Pavin loop from Besse

Moderate

5.0

(5)

152

riders

Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise – Lake Pavin loop from Besse

02:01

38.8km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.64 km for 992 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

349 m

Besse

Highlight • Settlement

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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2

441 m

Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled in the foothills of the Sancy massif, the village of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise occupies a natural crossroads between the Monts Dore to the north, the Cézallier plateau to the south and …

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2.50 km

Bois de Tailladis

Forest

4

4.40 km

Lac Pavin

Highlight • Lake

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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5

5.15 km

Lake Pavin

Highlight • Lake

Lac Pavin is a lake that formed in the crater of a Puy-de-Dôme volcano. It is located at an altitude of 1205m.

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6

26.1 km

Col de la Geneste (1372 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

7

32.9 km

Super-Besse Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A very steep climb to the station. Those in a hurry can continue with the Col de la Geneste, to the West. Others will appreciate the local specialties in the resort.

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38.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

2.07 km

233 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

268 m

205 m

105 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (1,040 m)

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