Château de Murol – Lac Chambon Beach loop from Murol

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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Saint-Victor-La-Rivière

Château de Murol – Lac Chambon Beach loop from Murol

Moderate

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778

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Château de Murol – Lac Chambon Beach loop from Murol

03:37

12.1km

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: September 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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1.59 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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4.92 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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5.95 km

View over Lac Chambon and the Dent du Marais

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

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6.71 km

Panoramic view of the Murol valley

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7.05 km

Panoramic view of Lac Chambon

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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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7.05 km

Dent du Marais via Chemin de l’Horloge

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

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9.11 km

Trail Along the Shores of Lake Chambon

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10.2 km

Lac Chambon Beach

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Lac Chambon is a lake of volcanic origin. Between its remarkable view of the Monts Dore and its shallow depth (only four meters), swimming becomes very pleasant.

As a good …

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