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Circuit d'Orcival au Guéry - Volcanoes and architecture (cyclo loop n°12)
Description
This route takes you through the Sancy Massif and part of the Combrailles...
You'll set off from Rochefort-Montagne along a winding road between the Tuilière and Sanadoire rocks, the remains of the cone of the same volcano.
You continue towards the Col du Guéry (1264 m) and can take a break on the banks of the Lac du Guéry to observe a most remarkable natural setting.
You will then continue on to Orcival, a town on the Romanesque route, with its Romanesque basilica nestling in the Sioulot valley.
Near Orcival, make a short diversions to visit the Château de Cordes, with its flowerbeds designed by Le Nôtre.
The rest of the route takes you to Saint-Bonnet-près-Orcival, Saint-Pierre-Roche, Cisternes-la-Forêt and Heume-l'Église before reaching Rochefort-Montagne.
Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes at an average speed of 20 km/h.
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Environments
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Lake -5km away
Updated by
Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme - 19/06/2026
www.puydedome-tourisme.com/
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Tips
- Rochefort-Montagne.
- The Tuilière and Sanadoire rocks.
- The Guéry pass.
- The Lac du Guéry.
- Orcival and its Romanesque church.
- Cordes castle.
Contact
Phone : 04 73 65 89 77
Email : infostourisme@auvergnevolcansancy.com
Open period
All year round daily.
Reception complements
For your own safety, check that your bike is in good working order (tires/brakes) and take the necessary repair kit, take a refill (water and food), encourage a little development and pedal smoothly.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ You'll set off from Rochefort-Montagne along a winding road between the Tuilière and Sanadoire rocks, remnants of the cone of a single volcano.
2/ You continue towards the Col du Guéry (1264 m) and can stop off at the edge of the Lac du Guéry to observe a most remarkable natural setting.
3/ Continue on to Orcival, a town on the Romanesque art route, with its Romanesque basilica nestling in the Sioulot valley.
Near Orcival, make a detour to visit the Château de Cordes, with its flowerbeds designed by Le Nôtre.
4/ The rest of the route takes you to Saint-Bonnet-près-Orcival, Saint-Pierre-Roche, Cisternes-la-Forêt and Heume-l'Église before reaching Rochefort-Montagne.
Approx. 3 h 45 min. at an average speed of 20 km/h.
Animals
No
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