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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
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Saint-Victor-La-Rivière

Château de Murol – Saint-Nectaire loop from Murol

Hard

5.0

(3)

38

riders

Château de Murol – Saint-Nectaire loop from Murol

02:55

41.3km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 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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Parking

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1

1.22 km

Murol

Highlight • Settlement

Very friendly village with a few souvenir shops, mini-market, bakery, butcher, pharmacy… Nice market on Wednesday mornings.

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2

2.09 km

Murol Castle

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Castle worth seeing with a rich history.

de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Murol

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3

2.41 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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3.26 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

17.1 km

Lake Aydat

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Aydat Lake is the largest natural lake in the Auvergne department with an area of 65 hectares. It is located 850 m above sea level.

There is a great place to have a coffee next to the lake.

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6

34.3 km

Saint-Nectaire

Highlight • Historical Site

Notre Dame du Mont Cornadore or Church of Saint-Nectaire is celebrated among other things for its treasure and its 103 capitals, in particular those of the choir forming one of …

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34.4 km

Saint-Nectaire Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church of Saint-Nectaire, also known as Notre-Dame du Mont Cornadore, is famous for its remarkable reliquary treasure, but also for its 103 Romanesque capitals.

It is in fact one of the Auvergne jewels of the 12th century.

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8

38.3 km

Castle view Murol

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Small rest area with a beautiful view of the castle.
More information: murolchateau.com

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9

39.8 km

Saint-Ferreol Catholic Church

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Church in Murol.

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41.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

2.26 km

1.63 km

Surfaces

38.2 km

2.20 km

948 m

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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