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Lake Montcineyre – Lac Chauvet loop from Compains

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Lake Montcineyre – Lac Chauvet loop from Compains

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Lake Montcineyre – Lac Chauvet loop from Compains

02:48

35.2km

620m

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: June 20, 2026

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After 8.08 km for 658 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

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4.29 km

Lake Montcineyre

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The Puy de Montcineyre, at the time of its formation, blocked the course of a river, and formed this large lake in the shape of a crescent.

Although it was …

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4.38 km

Trail to Lac de Montcineyre

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Gorgeous trail - a few slightly technical portions for a gravel bike but okay!

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8.59 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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8.89 km

View of Lac Pavin

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17.2 km

Lac Chauvet

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Renowned for its perfectly circular shape, Lake Chauvet is what is called a maar (lake of volcanic origin) typical of the region.

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24.7 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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25.1 km

Bois de Chaux Waterfall

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At the foot of this pretty waterfall is an installation allowing you to observe the fall as if you were in the water.

You can thus enjoy the reflections of this natural mirror.

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31.0 km

Chaumoune Pass (elev. 1,155 m)

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The Col de la Chaumoune from Egliseneuve d'Entraygues is 6.6 km long with a total drop of 244 m. The average gradient is 3.7% with maximum gradients of 12.6%.

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35.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

9.57 km

2.68 km

497 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

11.5 km

1.27 km

445 m

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

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Saturday 11 July

32°C

15°C

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Lake Montcineyre – Lac Chauvet loop from Compains

Lake Montcineyre

Trail to Lac de Montcineyre

Lake Pavin

View of Lac Pavin

Lac Chauvet

Entraygues Waterfalls and Lake

Bois de Chaux Waterfall

Chaumoune Pass (elev. 1,155 m)

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