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Lac Chauvet

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Lac Chauvet

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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  • Location: Picherande, Issoire, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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    September 24, 2022

    Hiking

    Renowned for its perfectly circular shape, Lake Chauvet is what is called a maar (lake of volcanic origin) typical of the region.
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    February 14, 2023

    Hiking

    In one of my old hiking diaries, I wrote about Lac Chauvet:

    “At the end of the afternoon, my feet soak in the soft and cool waters of Lac Chauvet. …
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    April 9, 2023

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    Magnificent little lake where François Mitterrand went every year to taste the truffade.
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    Lac Chauvet Trail from Picherande

    15.7km

    04:23

    310m

    310m

    Hike the moderate 9.7-mile Lac Chauvet loop trail from Picherande, featuring the Barthe Waterfall and the unique volcanic Lac Chauvet.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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    Elevation 1,160 m

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    Location: Picherande, Issoire, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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