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Lake Chambon - loop - Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park

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Lake Chambon - loop - Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park

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Lake Chambon - loop - Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park

02:11

7.27km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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163 m

Lake Chambon

Highlight • Lake

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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2.01 km

Murol

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Very friendly village with a few souvenir shops, mini-market, bakery, butcher, pharmacy… Nice market on Wednesday mornings.

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2.77 km

Château de Murol

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This castle can be seen from afar, as it is perched on a basaltic promontory facing the Sancy massif.

This medieval fortress is open to the public every day.

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3.85 km

View over Lac Chambon and the Dent du Marais

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Very beautiful panorama of Lake Chambon and the Dent du Marais.
Orientation table, and a bench 😄

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4.89 km

Dent du Marais via Chemin de l’Horloge

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The Chemin de l’Horloge leads to the Dent du Marais which offers magnificent views.

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7.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

2.00 km

1.50 km

788 m

274 m

Surfaces

1.65 km

1.35 km

1.27 km

1.09 km

964 m

951 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

28°C

15°C

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Trail Reviews

Sophie

June 1, 2023, Le lac Chambon – boucle – Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Short walk with a view of the Chambon and the Dent du Marais

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Oliver

July 25, 2023, Tartaret – Plage du lac Chambon Runde von Murol

A wonderful hiking tour through the volcanic area with many wonderful panoramas and views over the Avergne.

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Lake Chambon - loop - Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park

Lake Chambon

Murol

Château de Murol

View over Lac Chambon and the Dent du Marais

Dent du Marais via Chemin de l’Horloge

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