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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Lac Pavin loop from Besse

Hard

16

riders

Lac Pavin loop from Besse

02:02

21.0km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 20.8 km for 188 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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202 m

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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4.05 km

The Notre-Dame de Vassivière chapel was initially erected during the 8th century.

In the 16th century, Catherine de Medici ordered its repair. Since then, the chapel has become a major …

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9.99 km

done in gravel, but a mountain bike is more suitable (or hiking)

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21.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

6.50 km

1.41 km

503 m

285 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

6.97 km

1.13 km

228 m

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Highest point (1,550 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

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Sunday 12 July

28°C

19°C

22 %

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