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Circuit aux portes de Riom - Between stone and water (cyclo loop n°2)
Description
Between the Combrailles plateaux, the Chaîne des Puys and the Limagne plain, this region is a real treasure trove: water and stone in all their forms (architecture, sculpture, fountains and springs...).
This tour "At the gates of Riom" will take you from Mozac and its Cistercian abbey to Châtel-Guyon, a spa town with 12 springs.
Then you'll cross Gimeaux with its petrifying springs to reach Combronde, a wine-growing village.
Finally, on the last part of the route, you will encounter the first difficulties with the Côte des Ballages before arriving at Gour de Tazenat, an exceptional natural volcanic lake.
Approximately 3 hours at an average speed of 20 km/h.
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Updated by
Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme - 12/06/2026
www.puydedome-tourisme.com/
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Tips
- Mozac Abbey.
- The spa town of Châtel-Guyon.
- The petrifying springs of Gimeaux.
- The wine-making village of Combronde.
- The gour de Tazenat (volcanic lake).
Contact
Phone : 04 73 38 59 45
Email : accueil@terravolcana.com
Website : http://www.terravolcana.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/ This tour "Aux portes de Riom" takes you from Mozac and its Cistercian abbey to Châtel-Guyon, a spa town with 12 springs.
2/ Then you'll cross Gimeaux with its petrifying springs to reach Combronde, a winegrowing village.
3/ Finally, on the last part of the tour, you'll encounter the first difficulties with the côte des Ballages before arriving at the gour de Tazenat, an exceptional natural volcanic lake.
Approx. 3 hours at an average speed of 20 km/h.
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