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Circuit du Cézallier - Around the Sancy massif (cyclo loop n°10)
Description
This tour takes in the Massif du Sancy, high granite plateaus covered by volcanic flows or vast expanses of grazing land with burons.
Near Lac Chambon, you leave Murol, dominated by its feudal castle, for the ancient fortified village of Saurier.
After a long climb, where we invite you to stop and take a look at the puy du Brionnet with its breathtaking view from the chapel on Mont Brionnet, you'll reach the Cézallier plateau.
In Chassagne, a detour can be made to discover the Cistercian abbey of Mégemont.
Then on to La Godivelle: a peat bog with a rich flora (Lac d'En-Bas) and a superb crater lake (Lac d'En-Haut), perfectly circular.
You'll skirt Lac de Bourdouze before reaching the medieval town of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, with its Romanesque church, narrow streets and gray stone houses with slate roofs.
The descent to Murol offers exceptional panoramic views.
Approx. 4 hrs 08 min, average speed 20 km/h.
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Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme - 02/06/2026
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Tips
- Lake Chambon.
- Murol castle.
- Puy du Brionnet.
- View of the Cézallier.
- Godivelle and Bourdouze lakes.
- The medieval town of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise.
Open period
All year round daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 73 88 62 62
Email : otsancy-accueil@sancy.com
Environments
Mountain view
Lake view
Mountain location
Lake -5km away
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/ Near Lac Chambon, you leave Murol, dominated by its feudal castle, for the ancient fortified village of Saurier.
2/ After a long climb, where we invite you to stop for a look at the puy du Brionnet with its breathtaking view from the chapel on Mont Brionnet, you'll reach the Cézallier plateau.
3/ In Chassagne, a detour can be made to discover the Cistercian abbey of Mégemont.
4/ Then on to La Godivelle: a peat bog with a rich flora (Lac d'En-Bas) and a superb crater lake (Lac d'En-Haut), perfectly circular.
5/ You'll drive along Lac de Bourdouze before reaching the medieval town of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, with its Romanesque church, narrow streets and grey stone houses with slate roofs.
6/ The descent to Murol offers exceptional panoramic views.
Approx. 4 hrs 08 mins at an average speed of 20 km/h.
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