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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Riom
Volvic

View of the Chaîne des Puys – Volvic SNCF station loop from Volvic

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Riom
Volvic

View of the Chaîne des Puys – Volvic SNCF station loop from Volvic

Hard

4.5

(4)

45

riders

View of the Chaîne des Puys – Volvic SNCF station loop from Volvic

05:38

63.2km

1,310m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 19.2 km for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.41 km

View of the northern part of the Chaîne des Puys

Highlight • Summit

From this gravel road, numerous puys are visible. These are approximately 80 extinct volcanoes that stretch from north to south over more than 32 kilometers and form the Chaîne des Puys. Such a high concentration is unique in Europe.

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2

47.8 km

Stone Well with Drinking Water

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Former communal supply, monitored by an association, the water from the fountain is drinkable.

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3

51.9 km

Artwork in front of a waterfall

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4

54.2 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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5

55.5 km

Very beautiful surroundings, beautiful route

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6

56.9 km

59.2 km

Réserve naturelle des Cheires et grottes de Volvic

Nature Reserve

8

63.0 km

Lava Stone Artworks

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9

63.1 km

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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63.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

10.4 km

4.72 km

3.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

17.8 km

9.15 km

4.03 km

4.00 km

492 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Tuesday 25 August

29°C

13°C

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October 12, 2023,parcours Tatave 2023
The sculpture is on the “chemin fait’art” route.

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