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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Clermont-Ferrand
Aurières

Puy de la Vache – Lake Aydat loop from Aurières

Hard

4.7

(3)

71

hikers

Puy de la Vache – Lake Aydat loop from Aurières

07:43

27.9km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

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1

11.7 km

Ancient Tree in Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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2

12.8 km

Beautiful colors of rock

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3

12.8 km

Puy de la Vache

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Former pozzolana quarry which gives a lunar aspect to this piece of landscape.

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13.1 km

Parking Area at Puy de la Vache

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Various hiking trails lead from this parking lot to the surrounding volcanoes.
More than 20 cars can park here.

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5

13.4 km

6

17.8 km

This lake formed about 8,400 years ago is the result of a natural dam due to lava flows from the Puys de la Vache and Lassolas. It is a shallow …

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21.6 km

Lake Aydat

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If you are looking for a scenic and relaxing bike ride in the heart of Auvergne, you can head to Lac d'Aydat. It is the largest natural lake in the …

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24.3 km

Aydat

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27.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

5.32 km

3.12 km

1.44 km

799 m

Surfaces

9.01 km

7.76 km

5.57 km

3.04 km

1.37 km

945 m

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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Friday 9 October

17°C

8°C

77 %

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