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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Lac Chauvet – Lake Pavin loop from Super Besse

Moderate

3.4

(5)

15

riders

Lac Chauvet – Lake Pavin loop from Super Besse

01:52

23.1km

390m

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 24, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 18.2 km for 1.34 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.21 km

depart boucle 1

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2

2.69 km

The Notre-Dame de Vassivière chapel was initially erected during the 8th century.

In the 16th century, Catherine de Medici ordered its repair. Since then, the chapel has become a major …

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8.06 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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8.10 km

View of Lac Chauvet

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large trees shelter an easy path with several fords and a small bridge.
final arrival on the lake.
attention, a thread was stretched just before the lake when I passed

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17.6 km

View of Lac Pavin

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17.8 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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19.0 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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23.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

8.08 km

3.56 km

1.07 km

225 m

Surfaces

9.65 km

6.56 km

4.24 km

1.18 km

932 m

559 m

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (1,160 m)

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Friday 28 August

17°C

9°C

24 %

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