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Wald auf Lavafeld – Cheire de Pontgibaud loop from Camp du maquis des Cheires

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Wald auf Lavafeld – Cheire de Pontgibaud loop from Camp du maquis des Cheires

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Wald auf Lavafeld – Cheire de Pontgibaud loop from Camp du maquis des Cheires

06:34

23.9km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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1.86 km

Wald auf Lavafeld

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The lava flow of a volcanic eruption many years ago created this incomparable landscape.

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2.74 km

Forest Cave in Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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8.18 km

Château de Bonnabaud

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Private château, which is called Château de BonnEbaud once you are there. Who is right, the owner or the place name??? You can catch a glimpse of it with your phone. Very beautiful building!

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9.64 km

Château de Bonnabaud

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Bonnabaud Castle is a historic vestige built in the 13th century and subsequently enlarged. It is now protected since 2003.

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14.5 km

Les Chazaloux, medieval site

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In the heart of the Chèire de Tournebize (Tournebize lava flow) the Chazaloux camp stands as a vestige of history. A fortress surrounded by many hollows preventing any crossings!

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15.4 km

Cheire de Pontgibaud

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Path along the cheire de Pontgibeaud which is one of the most beautiful in the Puys chain.

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16.1 km

Cheire de Pontgibaud

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Cheires are ancient lava flows that offer incredible natural phenomena! The ecosystems that have developed there are incredibly rich and offer a corner of paradise for all hikers.

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19.1 km

Distant view of the Puys

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The Puys emerge all around you when you move in the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne. They offer us a unique and varied panorama at every moment of our hike!

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23.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

7.06 km

3.44 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

4.07 km

3.10 km

2.66 km

2.53 km

452 m

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Wald auf Lavafeld – Cheire de Pontgibaud loop from Camp du maquis des Cheires

Wald auf Lavafeld

Forest Cave in Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Château de Bonnabaud

Château de Bonnabaud

Les Chazaloux, medieval site

Cheire de Pontgibaud

Cheire de Pontgibaud

Distant view of the Puys

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