Loop 1: around Volvic – Trail du Vulcain

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Loop 1: around Volvic – Trail du Vulcain

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3.3

(4)

278

runners

Loop 1: around Volvic – Trail du Vulcain

02:53

22.1km

720m

Running

The first loop follows the 22 kilometer course of the Vulcain trail, called Riom Limagne et Volcans, name of the urban community of Volvic. Rather than starting from the center of the city, the route starts at the station, a few kilometers higher.

You start with a regular descent in…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

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5.99 km

Beauvaleix

Highlight • Settlement

Slightly in height, this charming hamlet offers a nice view on the hill of Montaclier. A little further down are the Gorges d'Enval and their lovely waterfall.

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7.00 km

Sentier du Renard

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This pleasant single track in the woods allows you to unwind. At the top of the path, when the view clears, a beautiful landscape looms over the Château de Tournoël …

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9.77 km

Château de Tournoël

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A veritable fortress dating from the 10th century, the Château de Tournoël only really began to take on its modern look from 1200.

Classified as historical monuments, the castle can …

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12.4 km

Volvic town centre

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The center of Volvic is quite charming. It is pleasant to run in the middle of its small streets and its Volvic stone houses.

Among the notable places, we find …

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12.9 km

Statue of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde

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Monumental sculpture in Volvic stone. Starry crown on her head and outstretched arms facing the village, the Virgin protects the city. The statue is 5.5 meters high and the whole
measures 9.56 meters.

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22.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

9.58 km

1.39 km

606 m

255 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

3.75 km

1.83 km

1.20 km

942 m

480 m

Elevation

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

8°C

-1°C

50 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 2, 2023

The first loop follows the 22 kilometer course of the Vulcain trail, called Riom Limagne et Volcans, name of the urban community of Volvic. Rather than starting from the center of the city, the route starts at the station, a few kilometers higher.
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You start with a regular descent in the woods towards

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