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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chambon-Sur-Lac

Col de la Croix Morand – Croix Morand Pass loop from Col de la Croix-Morand

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chambon-Sur-Lac

Col de la Croix Morand – Croix Morand Pass loop from Col de la Croix-Morand

Hard

5.0

(4)

63

riders

Col de la Croix Morand – Croix Morand Pass loop from Col de la Croix-Morand

01:38

21.4km

550m

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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 81 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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106 m

Col de la Croix Morand

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At the top of the pass a small café invites you to refresh yourself.

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2

112 m

Croix Morand Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Unmissable between Mont-Dore and Chambon-sur-lac, to combine with the Col de la Croix Saint-Robert

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3

4.08 km

4 km before the pass

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There's regular information on the ascent, gradient, and distance to the pass. I'm familiar with this from the Alps, but the information here is more beautifully presented.

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4

4.57 km

Bressouleille viewpoint

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One of the panoramic views offered by the Col de la Croix Morand

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5

10.6 km

Lac Chambon Beach

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Lake with nature trail and two beaches

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6

12.4 km

Church in Chambon sur Lac

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beautiful church in the village.

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7

15.9 km

Bressouleille Hamlet

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Bressouleille is a pretty little hamlet at an altitude of 1082 meters on the heights of Chambon-sur-Lac.

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21.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

278 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

699 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

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Saturday 11 July

31°C

14°C

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