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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
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Saint-Victor-La-Rivière

Château de Murol – Château de Murol loop from Murol

Moderate

4.7

(94)

616

hikers

Château de Murol – Château de Murol loop from Murol

03:34

11.9km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.61 km

View of Lake Chambon from Le Tartaret

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To enjoy a view of Lake Chambon, why not take a detour to the top of the Tartaret volcano? From this eminence, you dominate both the body of water and the small town of Chambon-sur-Lac.

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4.23 km

Château de Murol

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The Chateau de Murol is an impressive castle built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the town of Murol in the département of Puy-de-Dôme in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, France. A stunning place to visit.

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3

4.77 km

Château de Murol

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This castle can be seen from afar, as it is perched on a basaltic promontory facing the Sancy massif.

This medieval fortress is open to the public every day.

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5.80 km

Very beautiful panorama of Lake Chambon and the Dent du Marais.
Orientation table, and a bench 😄

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6.56 km

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6.90 km

Lake Chambon was formed following the eruption of the Tartaret volcano.

You can see the Tartaret, the Couze valley, and in the background, the Sancy massif.

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7

6.90 km

The Chemin de l’Horloge leads to the Dent du Marais which offers magnificent views.

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8

8.96 km

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

2.93 km

2.82 km

1.81 km

737 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

2.54 km

2.14 km

2.05 km

1.29 km

393 m

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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