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Couhay Pass – Col de la Geneste (1372 m) loop from Col de la Geneste

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Couhay Pass – Col de la Geneste (1372 m) loop from Col de la Geneste

Hard

6

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Couhay Pass – Col de la Geneste (1372 m) loop from Col de la Geneste

02:53

22.3km

750m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.30 km

The Fontaine Salée glacial valley

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The Fontaine Salée valley is a glacial valley located in the Chastreix-Sancy nature reserve where there is a rich fauna and flora. Many sources are also present and of course the valley offers magnificent views.

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2

9.03 km

3

11.8 km

Couhay Pass

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The ascent (and descent) of the Col de Couhay offers, when the weather is nice, pretty views over the bottom of the valley as well as over the Cézallier and the Cantal mountains.

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18.1 km

Beach

Beach

5

22.2 km

Col de la Geneste (1372 m)

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B

22.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

5.80 km

1.69 km

1.28 km

258 m

Surfaces

9.06 km

8.06 km

2.11 km

1.44 km

1.11 km

535 m

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

10°C

3°C

78 %

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