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

Barthe Waterfall – Lake Pavin loop from Super Besse

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Barthe Waterfall – Lake Pavin loop from Super Besse

Hard

5.0

(1)

28

riders

Barthe Waterfall – Lake Pavin loop from Super Besse

04:19

48.7km

980m

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: April 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.8 km for 98 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 41.1 km for 1.20 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 42.8 km for 381 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 43.5 km for 1.88 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.07 km

Col de la Geneste

Mountain Pass

2

7.76 km

Views of the Sancy massif

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Different points of view accessible on the Sancy massif

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14.9 km

Barthe Waterfall

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Pretty waterfall on the Neuffonds stream. The Cascade de la Barthe is accessible from above and below (perfect for cooling off).

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14.9 km

Neuffonds Waterfall

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5

24.7 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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26.6 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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43.3 km

View of Lac Pavin

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43.6 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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44.9 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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48.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

21.1 km

4.29 km

1.36 km

301 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

16.0 km

7.06 km

755 m

745 m

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Highest point (1,370 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

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