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Picherande

Crêtes du Sancy – Puy de Sancy loop from Charreire

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Picherande

Crêtes du Sancy – Puy de Sancy loop from Charreire

Hard

11

runners

Crêtes du Sancy – Puy de Sancy loop from Charreire

03:04

22.4km

860m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 679 m for 111 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 21.6 km for 111 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

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3.61 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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8.04 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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10.0 km

Crêtes du Sancy

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Views of various puys, including the Puy de Sancy, but also viewpoints overlooking the Chaudefour valley and the valley of the Fontaine Salée as well as the Cézallier and the Cantal mountains towards the south.

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10.8 km

Col de la Cabane

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I rode Gravel, but not ideal, prefer hiking.

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11.3 km

Puy de Sancy

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Because its 1,886 meters of altitude project it onto the roof of Auvergne, the Puy de Sancy is considered the king of the Monts Dore.

300,000 years old when its …

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22.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.7 km

6.28 km

1.96 km

342 m

Surfaces

9.78 km

7.62 km

3.71 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

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Thursday 6 August

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