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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
La Tour-D'Auvergne

Capucin peak – Courre Pass loop from Montagne de Chambourguet

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
La Tour-D'Auvergne

Capucin peak – Courre Pass loop from Montagne de Chambourguet

Hard

4.0

(3)

64

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Capucin peak – Courre Pass loop from Montagne de Chambourguet

07:57

25.2km

1,010m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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3.47 km

Capucin peak

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The Pic du Capucin is a volcanic dome that rises to 1,468 meters. It takes its name from the story of a hooded monk who wandered on the mountain.

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5.10 km

Capucin Funicular

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Built in 1898 and listed as a Historic Monument, it is the oldest electric funicular in France. Climbing up to 1245m above sea level, it provides easy access to hiking …

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6.60 km

View of the Pic du Capucin

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Viewpoint on the Pic du Capucin which is a great spot to admire the Dordogne valley and the Sancy.

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4

7.60 km

Puy de Cliergue and Hor rock ridge

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This is a spectacular ridge trail with great viewpoints.

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9.88 km

View of the Tour Carré

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The Tour Carré viewpoint offers a very beautiful view of the Val de Courre and the entire massif.

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10.6 km

Puy Redon

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The Puy Redon is a neighboring volcano of the Puy de Sancy. From the top of its 1,781 meters, it offers a splendid panoramic view.

Around, some trails require a firm footing.

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10.9 km

Courre Pass

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In a setting worthy of a Game of Thrones, the Col de Courre peaks at 1,720 meters above sea level.

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13.4 km

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25.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

6.16 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

6.41 km

2.76 km

616 m

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (1,060 m)

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