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Aurillac
Saint-Jacques-Des-Blats

Puy Griou Summit – Venus' Nipple loop from Col de Font de Cère

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Aurillac
Saint-Jacques-Des-Blats

Puy Griou Summit – Venus' Nipple loop from Col de Font de Cère

Hard

4.9

(7)

115

hikers

Puy Griou Summit – Venus' Nipple loop from Col de Font de Cère

04:38

13.4km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.94 km for 299 m

After 9.00 km for 253 m

After 10.2 km for 298 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

38 m

Fond de Cère Pass

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2

104 m

Cantal Massif Loop

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3

544 m

Combe nègre waterfall

Highlight • Other

4

2.79 km

Meije Coste Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Meije Coste refuge is a former buron formerly used by cowherds going up to the summer pastures. It is now a mountain refuge at an altitude of 1450 metres …

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5

3.44 km

Col de Rombière viewpoint

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6

4.05 km

Small Fountain

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Not really a fountain, more of a drinking trough, but a thirst-quenching one nonetheless.

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7

4.13 km

Puy Griou Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

The last climb up to the summit is quite bumpy, but definitely manageable. In any case, the Puy is an imposing appearance.

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8

9.19 km

Venus' Nipple

Highlight • Summit

The Téton de Vénus dominates the bottom of the Cirque de Font d'Alagnon at an altitude of 1,669 metres. The view from its summit is magnificent.

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

4.74 km

3.32 km

417 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

4.47 km

417 m

325 m

154 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,620 m)

Lowest point (1,230 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 3 November

6°C

-2°C

86 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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