Upper Lake of La Godivelle – La Godivelle loop from Espinchal

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Upper Lake of La Godivelle – La Godivelle loop from Espinchal

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Upper Lake of La Godivelle – La Godivelle loop from Espinchal

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27.7km

480m

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: August 11, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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7.87 km

Upper Lake of La Godivelle

Highlight • Lake

The Godivelle lakes are very close but very different. The upper lake is a very deep crater lake (44 meters) which is not fed by any stream.

Conversely, the lower …

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8.14 km

Nestled in the heart of the Cézallier, the commune is home to two lakes of volcanic origin, peat bogs protected by a national nature reserve, a beautiful Romanesque church, and the largest fountain in the Puy-de-Dôme department.

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14.8 km

Transhumance

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Amazing place/region for a gravel escape - underrated!

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15.3 km

Le Bistrot

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It is an atypical place. We eat healthy with products from the region. The herbal teas are incredible, the setting is splendid and the owner adorable.

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15.3 km

After-work comfort: Le Bistrot de Brion Haut

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24.3 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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