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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Château de Murol – Lake Chambon loop from Auberge Les Sancy'Elles

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Château de Murol – Lake Chambon loop from Auberge Les Sancy'Elles

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Château de Murol – Lake Chambon loop from Auberge Les Sancy'Elles

03:06

10.6km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

A

Start point

Restaurant

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1

2.06 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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2

3.09 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

5.58 km

Lake Chambon

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Chambon Lake owes its origin to a volcanic flow that blocked the Couze Chambon. Beaches are provided on the northern and western parts of the lake, but it is possible …

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4

5.84 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.

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5

6.98 km

Trail Along the Shores of Lake Chambon

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6

7.95 km

Lac Chambon Beach

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Lake with nature trail and two beaches

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7

8.59 km

View of Varennes and Lake in Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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8

9.74 km

View of Puy de Baladou

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B

10.6 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

1.59 km

1.09 km

1.05 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

3.50 km

2.57 km

1.67 km

1.58 km

957 m

373 m

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Lowest point (830 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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8°C

37 %

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