Puy de Sancy – Courre Pass loop from Super Besse

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Puy de Sancy – Courre Pass loop from Super Besse

Hard

5.0

(2)

194

runners

Puy de Sancy – Courre Pass loop from Super Besse

04:29

28.5km

1,590m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.82 km

Col de la Cabane

Mountain Pass

5.27 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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5.54 km

Viewpoint

5.93 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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6.26 km

Courre Pass

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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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12.9 km

Ridge Overlooking the Chaudefour Valley

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Viewpoints over the Chaudefour valley (with the Crête du Coq and the Dent de la Rancune) on one side and over the Mont Dore on the other side.

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14.0 km

Puy des Crebasses

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The Puy des Crebasses is a volcano that rises to 1,762 meters above sea level.

To the south, the line of ridges takes you towards the Puy de Sancy. To …

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17.7 km

Obelisk

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18.1 km

Dent de la Rancune

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We tend to believe that the Dent de la Rancune is this small peak hooked like a canine and looking like the Matterhorn. Well no, it's actually the block that …

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19.2 km

Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour

Nature Reserve

22.4 km

Puy de la Perdix

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The Puy de la Perdrix is a volcano culminating at 1,824 meters above sea level. Easily accessible on foot from Super-Besse, it is also possible to take the services of …

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28.5 km

End point

Parking

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