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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
La Godivelle

Lac Chambon – Lake Chambon loop from La Godivelle

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
La Godivelle

Lac Chambon – Lake Chambon loop from La Godivelle

Hard

9

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Lac Chambon – Lake Chambon loop from La Godivelle

09:00

122km

2,180m

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 32.5 km for 101 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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6.63 km

Col de la Chaumoune

Mountain Pass

2

32.0 km

Lac Chambon

Highlight • Lake

This lake is of volcanic origin and is located in the town of Chambon-sur-Lac. Two beaches have been developed for swimming and water sports.

A path allows you to go …

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32.5 km

Lake Chambon

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Chambon Lake owes its origin to a volcanic flow that blocked the Couze Chambon. Beaches are provided on the northern and western parts of the lake, but it is possible …

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44.6 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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52.3 km

Trail to Lac de Montcineyre

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Gorgeous trail - a few slightly technical portions for a gravel bike but okay!

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77.7 km

View of Mont Chamaroux and the Cézallier mountains

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Along the GTMC route, a section of trail offers exceptional panoramic views of Mount Chamaroux on one side and the Cézaillier summer pastures on the other.
The access from the …

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92.2 km

Allanche

Highlight • Settlement

Allanche is a small town in the regional natural park of the Volcans d'Auvergne. It offers several services and amenities: supermarkets, bakeries, bars and restaurants. You can visit the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church or stroll through its green surroundings.

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113 km

Col de Montgreleix

Mountain Pass

9

122 km

La Godivelle

Highlight • Natural

La Godivelle is an extremely isolated village. With its large fountain, its church and its sublime landscapes, it is a town where it is good to stop.

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122 km

Upper Lake of La Godivelle

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The Godivelle lakes are very close but very different. The upper lake is a very deep crater lake (44 meters) which is not fed by any stream.

Conversely, the lower …

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122 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.6 km

24.9 km

2.96 km

787 m

600 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

88.5 km

17.4 km

12.5 km

3.16 km

205 m

121 m

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

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