View of the Chaîne des Puys – Château de Tournoël loop from Volvic

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View of the Chaîne des Puys – Château de Tournoël loop from Volvic

Hard

4.7

(3)

riders

View of the Chaîne des Puys – Château de Tournoël loop from Volvic

04:53

53.9km

1,090m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.2 km for 309 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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144 m

Volvic SNCF station

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With its 7 round trips/day (weekdays) and 3 round trips/day (weekends), the TER Clermont-Volvic line allows you to travel with your bike on board thanks to a dedicated space. Long live intermodality!

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8.44 km

View of the Chaîne des Puys

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Come here to observe the Chaîne des Puys; you'll see it much better than in photos! Follow the yellow markings from Charbonnières to Facemenier for 6.7 kilometers.

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9.91 km

City views from country lanes

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10.8 km

View of Puy de Dôme and the Chaîne des Puys

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Very beautiful surroundings, beautiful route

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12.5 km

View of the Chaîne des Volcans d'Auvergne

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15.1 km

Tournoël Castle

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18.3 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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26.7 km

View of the Chaine des Puys

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53.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

10.3 km

8.89 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

10.7 km

5.49 km

4.89 km

3.99 km

680 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

20°C

12°C

17 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

October 5, 2025,La Tatave 2025

Super cold. After 2km, my toes were sore.
The red loop was unmarked at 10:30 a.m., so even if I left at 7:30 a.m., it was impossible to do both options. A strange organization.

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