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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chambon-Sur-Lac

Chaudefour Valley – Lake Chambon loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chambon-Sur-Lac

Chaudefour Valley – Lake Chambon loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

Moderate

4.7

(16)

124

riders

Chaudefour Valley – Lake Chambon loop from Chambon-sur-Lac

01:41

23.6km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.0 km for 101 m

After 23.4 km for 81 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.72 km

Church in Chambon sur Lac

Highlight • Religious Site

beautiful church in the village.

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2

3.43 km

Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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3

4.65 km

Voissières Waterfall

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The Voissière waterfall has its source in a small stream near Chambon des Neiges. It joins by the waterfall, the Couze de Chaudefour which then feeds the Lac Chambon. The waterfall remains mysterious, partly hidden by vegetation.

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4

7.58 km

Chaudefour Valley

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At the foot of the Puy de Sancy, at an altitude of 1886 meters and the highest point of the Massif Central, hides the most secret of the Auvergne valleys: …

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14.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

22.0 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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22.5 km

Lac Chambon

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This lake is of volcanic origin and is located in the town of Chambon-sur-Lac. Two beaches have been developed for swimming and water sports.

A path allows you to go …

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8

23.4 km

Lac Chambon Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lake with nature trail and two beaches

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23.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

3.47 km

722 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

2.09 km

848 m

646 m

602 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

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