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Courre Pass – Puy de Sancy loop from Col de la Geneste

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Courre Pass – Puy de Sancy loop from Col de la Geneste

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Courre Pass – Puy de Sancy loop from Col de la Geneste

06:09

18.3km

860m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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37 m

Col de la Geneste (1372 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

2.44 km

Couhay Pass

Highlight • Other

The ascent (and descent) of the Col de Couhay offers, when the weather is nice, pretty views over the bottom of the valley as well as over the Cézallier and the Cantal mountains.

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5.17 km

Fontaine Salée Cirque in winter

Highlight • Gorge

6.16 km

Réserve naturelle de Chastreix-Sancy

Nature Reserve

10.3 km

Mont Redon

Peak

12.2 km

Courre Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

It makes the junction between the paths that lead to …

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12.6 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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13.0 km

View of Puy Redon

Highlight • Viewpoint

A magical place even in clouds, so a hike can be undertaken even in bad weather.

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13.0 km

Donkey's Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The pas de l'Âne is a subject pass of the Puy de Sancy. It is the last stage for walkers from the north.

Be careful, this part of the path can be dizzying.

In winter, it is accessible by chairlift.

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13.3 km

Puy de Sancy

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Because its 1,886 meters of altitude project it onto the roof of Auvergne, the Puy de Sancy is considered the king of the Monts Dore.

300,000 years old when its …

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13.8 km

Col de la Cabane

Mountain Pass

18.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

4.84 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

6.55 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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Col de la Geneste (1372 m)

Couhay Pass

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