Puy Gros – Lake Guéry loop from Col de Guéry

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Puy Gros – Lake Guéry loop from Col de Guéry

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Puy Gros – Lake Guéry loop from Col de Guéry

02:15

17.5km

660m

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: August 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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Start point

Parking

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153 m

Ascent to Col de Saint-Laurent

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Easy climb to the Col de Saint-Laurent from Lac de Guéry
The panorama is magnificent, from the Sancy massif to the La Bourboule valley and the Banne d'Ordanche

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4.17 km

Saint-Laurent Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Easily achievable route in Gravel
The panorama offered during the climb from Lake Guéry is magnificent

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4.98 km

Le Tenon

Volcano

6.74 km

Puy Gros is one of the many extinct volcanoes that shapes the Auvergne region. It culminates at 1,485 meters above sea level.

From its summit, you can observe the entire route of the Dordogne between Mont-Dore and La Bourboule. To the south, you will easily guess the steep summit of the roof of Auvergne: the Puy de Sancy.

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8.00 km

Forest trail

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Passage through the forest on this path allowing you to reach Puy Gros and the Guéry plateau from Mont Dore.

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11.9 km

Rossignolet Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

As pretty as the Quereuilh, it is definitely worth a visit. Not accessible by stroller to the end, however.

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16.0 km

Viewpoint

16.9 km

Lake Guéry

Highlight • Lake

This atypical body of water is a volcanic dam lake created by a basaltic lava flow. This is the first of a long series that you will encounter on this GR 30. It is particularly impressive for the many views that we have of the Chaîne des Puys and the Sancy.

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17.3 km

Guéry Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Guéry, located in the heart of the Auvergne region, offers a picturesque mountain pass experience amidst the volcanic landscapes of the Massif Central. At an altitude of approximately 1,267 metres, the pass offers stunning views of Lake Guéry below, the highest lake in Auvergne. The region is known for its tranquil beauty, with rolling meadows, dramatic volcanic peaks and forests that change colour with the seasons. Nearby Roche Sanadoire and Roche Tuilière add to the spectacular scenery, making it a perfect stop on your hike.

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