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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Charbonnières-Les-Varennes

Le Somat Forest Trail – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Charbonnières-les-Varennes

Mountain biking trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Charbonnières-Les-Varennes

Le Somat Forest Trail – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Charbonnières-les-Varennes

Moderate

4.9

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24

riders

Le Somat Forest Trail – View of the Chaîne des Puys loop from Charbonnières-les-Varennes

02:48

33.8km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

54 m

Charbonnières-les-Varennes - fountain

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Beautiful fountain made of volcanic stone

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2

8.50 km

View of the northern part of the Chaîne des Puys

Highlight • Summit

From this gravel road, numerous puys are visible. These are approximately 80 extinct volcanoes that stretch from north to south over more than 32 kilometers and form the Chaîne des Puys. Such a high concentration is unique in Europe.

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3

14.8 km

View of Puy de Dôme

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Here you look at the Puy de Dôme, the 1,465 meter high volcano with its characteristic shape.

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4

17.4 km

Views of Puy de Dôme and Parioux

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From this gravel road, numerous puys are visible. These are approximately 80 extinct volcanoes that stretch from north to south over more than 32 kilometers and form the Chaîne des …

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5

19.6 km

Plaine des Boulies

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In this mostly wooded area, most of the views are offered by the summits of the puys. With its beautiful vegetation, this open plain at an altitude of around 1,000 …

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6

25.2 km

Le Somat Forest Trail

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A very beautiful walk with lots of paths and trails in the undergrowth. No particular difficulties. However, be careful of two descents with rolling stones. We did this route the …

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7

27.4 km

Volvic SNCF station

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With its 7 round trips/day (weekdays) and 3 round trips/day (weekends), the TER Clermont-Volvic line allows you to travel with your bike on board thanks to a dedicated space. Long live intermodality!

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8

32.3 km

View of the Chaîne des Puys

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Come here to observe the Chaîne des Puys; you'll see it much better than in photos! Follow the yellow markings from Charbonnières to Facemenier for 6.7 kilometers.

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33.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

2.68 km

2.24 km

989 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

5.67 km

4.65 km

2.54 km

1.71 km

117 m

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Lowest point (720 m)

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