Montlosier Castle – Ventouse Pass loop from Gite de Montlosier

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Montlosier Castle – Ventouse Pass loop from Gite de Montlosier

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Montlosier Castle – Ventouse Pass loop from Gite de Montlosier

01:15

17.3km

140m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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90 m

Montlosier Castle

Highlight • Monument

Montlosier Castle is the headquarters of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, it houses an exhibition presenting the park and its heritage to visitors. Finally, it is the ideal place to start a hike in the heart of the puys.

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1.51 km

View of the Sancy massif

Highlight • Other

12.9 km

View of the Puys de la Vache and Lassolas

Highlight • Volcano

The Puys de la Vache and Lassolas are the youngest volcanoes in Auvergne. Their craters are gouged and their long lava flows form a unique volcanic landscape. From here you have an exceptional view of the two puys.

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14.5 km

Ventouse Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Ventouse from Beaumont is 16.2 km long with a total drop of 510 m. The average gradient is 3.15% with maximum gradients of 5.3%.

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17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

1.11 km

733 m

693 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.72 km

6.66 km

1.66 km

1.47 km

711 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (950 m)

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Montlosier Castle – Ventouse Pass loop from Gite de Montlosier

Montlosier Castle

View of the Sancy massif

View of the Puys de la Vache and Lassolas

Ventouse Pass

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