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Lac Chambon – Chaudefour Valley loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

Lac Chambon – Chaudefour Valley loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

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Lac Chambon – Chaudefour Valley loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

03:07

43.0km

940m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.61 km for 473 m

Customers only

After 16.4 km for 893 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 18.1 km for 1.69 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.01 km

Lac Chambon

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This lake is of volcanic origin and is located in the town of Chambon-sur-Lac. Two beaches have been developed for swimming and water sports.

A path allows you to go …

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17.3 km

Lake Estivadoux

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Lac Estivadoux is a large bog perched at an altitude of 1,200 metres.

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20.0 km

Lac Pavin

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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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29.9 km

Forêt de Courbanges

Forest

34.1 km

Viewpoint overlooking the Rocher de l'Aigle

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Beautiful view on the valley from here

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34.1 km

Nice view to Puy de Sancy

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It is worth stopping at this viewpoint, the view is magnificent

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34.8 km

Chaudefour Valley

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At the foot of the Puy de Sancy, at an altitude of 1886 meters and the highest point of the Massif Central, hides the most secret of the Auvergne valleys: …

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37.8 km

Voissières Waterfall

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The creek at the foot of the falls is a popular picnic spot. With bare feet you can cross the cold back to get to the waterfall.

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40.0 km

Bois du Bac

Forest

42.7 km

Lake Chambon

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Lake Chambon owes its origin to a volcanic flow that obstructed the Couze Chambon. Beaches are set up on the northern and western parts of the lake but it is …

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43.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

17.1 km

2.33 km

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

12.2 km

8.51 km

4.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

18°C

10°C

26 %

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Lac Chambon – Chaudefour Valley loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

Lac Chambon

Lake Estivadoux

Lac Pavin

Viewpoint overlooking the Rocher de l'Aigle

Nice view to Puy de Sancy

Chaudefour Valley

Voissières Waterfall

Lake Chambon

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