Lake Guéry – View of Lac du Guéry loop from Lac Guéry et ses abords

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Lake Guéry – View of Lac du Guéry loop from Lac Guéry et ses abords

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Lake Guéry – View of Lac du Guéry loop from Lac Guéry et ses abords

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3.42km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

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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249 m

Lake Guéry

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This atypical body of water is a volcanic dam lake created by a basaltic lava flow. This is the first of a long series that you will encounter on this …

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544 m

Wooden walkway

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Very pretty

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644 m

Mortes du Guéry Waterfall

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Here, the Mortes du Guéry stream tips over a cliff of basalt columns and forms a beautiful waterfall.

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1.26 km

View of Lac du Guéry

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The Lac du Guéry, of volcanic origin, is the highest lake in Auvergne. Here you can enjoy a sublime view of the Sancy massif and the Chaîne des Puys.

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1.96 km

Lake Guéry

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Like Lake Aydat, Lake Guéry was formed by the natural dam of a volcanic flow. It is also the highest lake in Auvergne (altitude of 1,244 m).

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2.21 km

Restaurant, café and terrace at Lac de Guéry

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A lovely terrace with a beautiful view of the lake and the mountains. You can also eat there, but you might want to make a reservation. When you go inside, …

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3.42 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.67 km

1.13 km

261 m

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

426 m

384 m

205 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

6°C

78 %

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Comments

May 26, 2024,Wanderung um Lac du Guéry

Great hiking trails, with lots of streams and waterfalls. Always a beautiful view of the lake. The way back is along the road for a while, which isn't so great, but it's doable. From the parking lot you can also enjoy a great view of the surrounding volcanic landscape.

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