Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand, a region in the Puy-de-Dôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, offers a diverse natural environment for outdoor pursuits. This area is characterized by its dramatic volcanic landscapes, including views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy, alongside the vast plateaus and valleys of the Cézallier mountains. The varied terrain, ranging from 840 meters to 1,241 meters in elevation, provides a setting for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
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4.0
(2)
4
riders
9.51km
00:58
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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45
riders
102km
08:45
2,180m
2,180m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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86
riders
25.3km
02:09
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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58
riders
93.0km
07:45
1,800m
1,800m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.0
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68
riders
39.2km
02:11
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

43
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105km
05:51
2,320m
2,320m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
riders
64.3km
03:21
1,100m
1,090m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
riders
142km
07:15
2,440m
2,430m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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43
hikers
17.5km
05:03
430m
430m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
hikers
9.93km
02:42
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
4.98km
01:26
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
12.0km
04:12
580m
580m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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38
riders
98.6km
07:56
1,870m
1,870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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41
riders
37.4km
02:29
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

28
riders
55.4km
04:26
1,190m
1,190m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
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10
riders
42.5km
02:49
660m
660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
runners
14.2km
01:48
530m
530m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
20.9km
03:01
1,010m
1,010m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

10
runners
13.2km
01:56
710m
710m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
8.77km
01:05
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
riders
87.9km
06:14
1,790m
1,790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
57.8km
04:04
1,100m
1,100m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
49.7km
03:31
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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3
riders
27.9km
01:55
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand offers a range of outdoor activities, including mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region's diverse volcanic and pastoral landscapes provide varied terrain for these pursuits.
The region features volcanic landscapes with views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy, including Puy de Sancy. It also encompasses the Cézallier mountains with their vast plateaus and river valleys like the Sault gorges. Lac Pavin and Lac de Montcineyre are notable volcanic lakes nearby.
Yes, mountain bike trails are available in the Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand area. The varied terrain, from volcanic formations to high pastures, offers diverse riding experiences. More information can be found in the MTB Trails around Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand guide.
Hiking trails in Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand lead to various natural and historical sites. Popular routes include those to the Chapelle de Roche-Charles, and longer excursions can reach Lac Pavin or Lac de Montcineyre. Explore options in the Hiking around Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand guide.
Road cycling in Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand utilizes undulating roads through volcanic and pastoral landscapes. The region offers a mix of scenic routes and moderate climbs suitable for various skill levels. Refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand guide for detailed routes.
Touring cyclists can explore the quiet rural roads and agricultural landscapes of Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand. The area provides scenic multi-day trip opportunities with varied elevations. The Cycling around Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand guide offers relevant routes.
The elevation within the commune of Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand ranges from a minimum of 2,756 feet (840 meters) to a maximum of 4,071 feet (1,241 meters). This varied topography contributes to the region's diverse outdoor activity options.
The Chapelle de Roche-Charles is an 11th or 12th-century chapel perched on a rocky outcrop. It is a significant historical landmark offering panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, the Chaîne des Puys, the Sancy massif, and the Cézallier mountains.
Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 7,000 visitors having shared their experiences. Routes in the region have received over 700 ratings, averaging 4.49 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand, covering various sports. These include guides for MTB Trails, Hiking, Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel Biking.
For information regarding the commune, the Mairie (Town Hall) of Roche-Charles-La-Mayrand can be reached at +33473717506. For broader tourism information about the region, contact Issoire Tourisme at +33473891590.

