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Lake Montcineyre – La Godivelle loop from Compains

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Lake Montcineyre – La Godivelle loop from Compains

Hard

13

riders

Lake Montcineyre – La Godivelle loop from Compains

03:24

42.6km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.09 km for 559 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 10.2 km for 658 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 11.2 km for 177 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 12.6 km for 188 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

10.7 km

Lake Pavin

Highlight • Lake

Lac Pavin is one of the emblems of Sancy. Its depth reaches almost 100 meters and its circular shape attests to its explosive volcanic origin. With its dark and mysterious …

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2

11.0 km

View of Lac Pavin

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3

13.6 km

Trail to Lac de Montcineyre

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Gorgeous trail - a few slightly technical portions for a gravel bike but okay!

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4

15.5 km

Lake Montcineyre

Highlight • Lake

The Puy de Montcineyre, at the time of its formation, blocked the course of a river, and formed this large lake in the shape of a crescent.

Although it was …

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5

21.3 km

Cureyre to Brion Rural Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Magnificent rolling path with a magnificent view of the Compains valley

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6

30.2 km

Upper Lake of La Godivelle

Highlight • Lake

The Godivelle lakes are very close but very different. The upper lake is a very deep crater lake (44 meters) which is not fed by any stream.

Conversely, the lower …

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7

30.4 km

La Godivelle

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled in the heart of the Cézallier, the commune is home to two lakes of volcanic origin, peat bogs protected by a national nature reserve, a beautiful Romanesque church, and the largest fountain in the Puy-de-Dôme department.

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37.1 km

Transhumance

Highlight • Structure

Amazing place/region for a gravel escape - underrated!

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B

42.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

10.6 km

1.83 km

334 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

11.8 km

6.41 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (990 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

19°C

11°C

27 %

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