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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Saint-Alyre-Ès-Montagne

Murol – Château de Murol loop from Le Fraud

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Saint-Alyre-Ès-Montagne

Murol – Château de Murol loop from Le Fraud

Hard

5.0

(2)

15

riders

Murol – Château de Murol loop from Le Fraud

08:24

120km

2,470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.0 km for 710 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 42.4 km for 64 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 43.2 km for 330 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 44.9 km for 188 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

11.5 km

Lake Montcineyre

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The Puy de Montcineyre, at the time of its formation, blocked the course of a river, and formed this large lake in the shape of a crescent.

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2

19.1 km

Besse

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Standing south of the historic center, the belfry of Besse is the only memory of the three old fortified gates of Besse.

Adorned with battlements and topped with a clock, …

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3

28.3 km

Murol

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Very friendly village with a few souvenir shops, mini-market, bakery, butcher, pharmacy… Nice market on Wednesday mornings.

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4

28.7 km

Château de Murol

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View of the superb castle of Murol. Exceptional setting.

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5

42.4 km

Lake Estivadoux

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Lac Estivadoux is a large bog perched at an altitude of 1,200 metres.

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6

70.0 km

Chamaroux Pass

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The Col de Chamaroux de Boutaresse is 2.6 km long with a total drop of 63 m. The average gradient is 2.4% with maximum gradients of 6.9%.

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70.9 km

Montée Paillasseyre

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Superb climb on gravel path. Nestled in the middle of green expanses, this path offers a breathtaking panorama!

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78.3 km

Col de Fortunier

Mountain Pass

85.2 km

Bois de la Mauve

Forest

10

105 km

After many kilometers over gravel, stones, grass and earth, you can look forward to a piece of asphalt here.

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120 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.8 km

51.7 km

2.80 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.3 km

35.6 km

20.2 km

6.73 km

381 m

248 m

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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Thursday 9 July

31°C

16°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 24, 2025,Portion # 2 GTMC gravel • Chambon sur Lac - Neussargues. Plein les mirettes
A magical day. Accompanied from start to finish by kites.
Fabulous wild Cantal.
The route was adapted from the original GTMC version to be less rugged.

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