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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Espinchal

Lake Pavin – Lac Pavin loop from Espinchal

Hard

5.0

(1)

17

riders

Lake Pavin – Lac Pavin loop from Espinchal

02:49

41.7km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. 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 16.6 km for 559 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 17.7 km for 381 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 18.4 km for 1.88 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.44 km

Col de la Chaumoune

Mountain Pass

2

18.2 km

View of Lac Pavin

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3

18.5 km

Lake Pavin

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Lac Pavin is one of the emblems of Sancy. Its depth reaches almost 100 meters and its circular shape attests to its explosive volcanic origin. With its dark and mysterious …

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19.7 km

Lake Pavin

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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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20.5 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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32.3 km

Entraygues Waterfalls and Lake

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A beautiful lake as well as a succession of very pretty waterfalls are located near the village of Entraygues.

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41.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.6 km

514 m

367 m

194 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

3.13 km

424 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (990 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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12°C

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