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Lake Pavin – Devil's Chair loop from Communauté de communes du Massif du Sancy

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Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Lake Pavin – Devil's Chair loop from Communauté de communes du Massif du Sancy

Easy

4.8

(142)

2,458

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Lake Pavin – Devil's Chair loop from Communauté de communes du Massif du Sancy

01:10

4.10km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.94 km for 140 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

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196 m

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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1.92 km

Devil's Chair

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Huge rock in the shape of a throne at the center of many legends.

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LAC PAVIN LAC MONTCINEYRE PAR PUY MONCHAL LOOP

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3.95 km

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 waters, it is the subject of many legends.
Due to its volcanic nature and its meromictic character (the surface waters do not mix with the waters of the depths themselves loaded with toxic gas), it has also long been the subject of numerous studies and scientific hypotheses which can sometimes explain the legends.

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

150 m

< 100 m

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Friday 8 May

18°C

5°C

22 %

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Lake Pavin – Devil's Chair loop from Communauté de communes du Massif du Sancy

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Lake Pavin

Devil's Chair

LAC PAVIN LAC MONTCINEYRE PAR PUY MONCHAL LOOP

Lake Pavin

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