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From Chambon-sur-Lac to Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise

Medium

France > Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes > Puy-de-Dôme > Volcans d'Auvergne Regional Natural Park

Great trail

Length

17km

Duration

5h30min

Elev gain

472m

This second stage is about the same distance as the first, but has less elevation.

It allows you to walk along the lake of volcanic origin of Chambon, on its shore which has remained wild. The path then rises somewhat in the forest, crossing several rivers, then arrives on a plateau with unobstructed views of the Forez, Cézallier and Sancy mountains.

Finally, this stage ends in the charming medieval and Renaissance village of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise.

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Map and elevation

Elevation

16.9km 853m

Uphill

472m

Highest point

1235m

Downhill

326m

Lowest point

853m

Route type

One way

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About this trail

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Season

Can be difficult in Winter

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3 ratings

W'n

May 2024

Superbe étape. Beaucoup de forêt au début. Peu de dénivelé. Très grosse montée dans la forêt en milieu de journée. Spot avant la montée sur la gauche pour manger à côté du cours d’eau, ou alors après la très grosse montée.