Ascent to Redon farm – Lake Aydat loop from Beaumont

Ascent to Redon farm – Lake Aydat loop from Beaumont

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Ascent to Redon farm – Lake Aydat loop from Beaumont

02:33

35.3km

620m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.8 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.18 km

At the foot of Puy Giroux

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Beautiful unobstructed view of Varennes with the Puy de Dôme behind the hill

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6.85 km

Ascent to Redon farm

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Climb which takes you from the valley to the plateau and which leads to the beautiful hamlets of Redon high and low.

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14.6 km

Lac de la Cassière

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Much smaller but quieter and less touristy than Lake Aydat, great picnic tables.

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17.5 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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17.7 km

Lake Aydat

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Lake Aydat was formed by a lava flow that blocked the passage of the Veyre River. It is the largest natural body of water in Auvergne.

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18.0 km

Lake Aydat

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Aydat Lake is the largest natural lake in the Auvergne department with an area of 65 hectares. It is located 850 m above sea level.

There is a great place to have a coffee next to the lake.

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32.8 km

Montrognon Loop

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a little hard anyway, race from the parking lot of the stadium, the first kilometers it climbed all the time.

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35.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

10.8 km

8.42 km

1.81 km

970 m

135 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

11.3 km

8.90 km

1.19 km

579 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

19°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 11, 2025,🐐⛰️LBK Auvergne J1_Clermont-Ferrand➡️Lac d'Ayat

Day 1 of the first bikepacking trip by bikette 🎉🎉
Some steep climbs to start, but we managed with joy and good humor!
Swimming pool upon arrival at the campsite to loosen up the muscles. 👏👌 Thanks @Deleted User for organizing it 🌟🙏

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December 9, 2022,Puys d'Auvergne J1 – Brouillard et blizzard

Appointment is given at the workshops of Victoire Cycles. We take off late, it may be 3:00 p.m., but the scheduled day is short. Jeanne promised me "cold and dry" weather.

In the thick fog, the freezing mud and the mist soaking my gloves, I smile. We are fine, but point of view. Instead, a big stove to warm our …

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