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Lake Pavin – Lac Pavin loop from Espinchal

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Lake Pavin – Lac Pavin loop from Espinchal

Hard

5.0

(1)

24

riders

Lake Pavin – Lac Pavin loop from Espinchal

02:49

41.7km

700m

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 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.6 km for 559 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 17.7 km for 381 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 18.4 km for 1.88 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

3.44 km

Col de la Chaumoune

Mountain Pass

2

18.2 km

View of Lac Pavin

Highlight • Other

3

18.5 km

Lake Pavin

Highlight • Lake

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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19.7 km

Lake Pavin

Highlight • Lake

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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5

20.5 km

Lac Pavin

Highlight • Lake

Pavin Lake is a Maar. It is the result of a violent explosion that took place around 6000 years ago. It is almost circular in shape and ninety-two meters deep.

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6

32.3 km

Entraygues Waterfalls and Lake

Highlight • Waterfall

A beautiful lake as well as a succession of very pretty waterfalls are located near the village of Entraygues.

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B

41.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.6 km

514 m

367 m

194 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

3.13 km

424 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (990 m)

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