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Puy de Dôme from Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

15 km
Distance
854 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
854 m
Distance
15 km
Elevation (m)02505007501,0001,2501,5000 km5 km10 km15 kmHighest point1,229 m at 14.7 kmStart0 kmFinish15 km

Route overview

This route suits cyclists prepared for a steep 14.7 km climb with 854 m elevation gain.

14.7 km climb from Clermont-Ferrand to Puy de Dôme, gaining 854 m with paved and gravel roads.

The ride starts at Clermont-Ferrand and passes Plateau central after 0.1 km, then Chamalières at 1.2 km. It climbs 11.6 km from 0.9 km with an average gradient of 6% and a maximum of 15%, reaching 1091 m elevation near Bellevue at 4.4 km and Villars at 4.7 km. The route continues through Fontanas at 6.6 km and La Font de l'Arbre at 7.1 km. The climb steepens near the end with a final 1.3 km section averaging 11.6% and maxing at 20%, reaching a height of 1229 m at 14.6 km. The road surface is mainly paved (79%) with 20% gravel or unpaved sections. It uses minor roads for 6.3 km, paths for 3 km, quiet streets for 2.2 km, and 1.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes, including 4.7 km on D 68. Facilities near the route include bakeries and restaurants at 0.4 km, 7.4 km, and 11.8 km. Water points are available off route at 1.1 km, 4.8 km, 9 km, and 12 km. Bailout stations are at 1.9 km and 9 km. Toilets can be found at 0.1 km and 11.8 km. Bike shops and rentals are near 0.6 km and 6.7 km. The longest stretch without a café, shop, or water is 3.1 km from 1.7 km to 4.8 km. The climb's profile features 82% climbing, 14% flat, and 4% descending road, with 7.3 km over 5% gradient, including 3.8 km over 8% and 2.1 km over 10%.

Highlights

  • Climb peaks at 1229 m
  • Sections with up to 20% gradient
  • Longest named road is D 68 for 4.7 km
  • Bakeries and restaurants along the route

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Bellevue 4.4 km
  2. Villars 4.7 km
  3. Fontanas 6.6 km
  4. La Font de l'Arbre 7.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Chamalières climb0.9 km11.6 km696 m6 %15 %1091 m
Clermont-Ferrand climb13.3 km1.3 km152 m11.6 %20 %1229 m

High point 1229 m at 14.6 km; low point 389 m.

Chamalières climb · starts at 0.9 km

11.5 km at 6% · 696 m
4005006007008009001000ELEVATION (M)14%7.1%2.2%4.6%3.2%5.9%6.9%6.7%6.6%0.7%0 km1234567891011.5 kmDISTANCE (KM)Chamalières climb · 1,090 mSTEEPEST 14.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Clermont-Ferrand climb · starts at 13.3 km

1.3 km at 11.7% · 152 m
110011501200ELEVATION (M)8.2%0 km11.3 kmDISTANCE (KM)Clermont-Ferrand climb · 1,229 mSTEEPEST 12.7%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
43% minor road · 21% path · 15% quiet street · 11% main road
Main roads
1.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
3.9 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
D 68 (5 km)
Surface
79% paved · 20% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
82% climbing · 4% descending · 14% flat
Steep sections
7.3 km over 5% · 3.8 km over 8% · 2.1 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.1 kmToilets · 30 m off route
  2. 0.4 kmLe Pistore · bakery · on the route
  3. 0.4 kmBiocoop · supermarket · on the route
  4. 0.6 kmMorel-Ladeuil · bike rental · on the route
  5. 1.1 kmDrinking water · 110 m off route
  6. 1.3 kmPharmacie Genillon · pharmacy · on the route
  7. 1.4 kmEsso · petrol station · 160 m off route
  8. 4.8 kmSpring · 180 m off route
  9. 6.7 kmLes Bicyclettes du Grenier · bike shop · on the route
  10. 7.2 kmCF · convenience store · on the route
  11. 7.4 kmLastique · bakery · on the route
  12. 9 kmDrinking water · 170 m off route
  13. 11.8 kmAuberge des Gros Manaux · restaurant · on the route
  14. 11.8 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  15. 12 kmDrinking water · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 1.9 km — Royat - Chamalières (station), 860 m off route
  • 9 km — Panoramique des Dômes - Station Basse (station), 380 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 0.4 km — Mur des Sarrasins (archaeological site)

At the start

  • Au Faisan Doré · café · 80 m
  • Le Fournil de Jean · bakery · 60 m
  • Starbucks · café · 40 m
  • François Pralus · patisserie · 150 m
  • Monoprix · supermarket · 90 m

At the finish

  • Panoramique des Dômes - Station Haute · station · 610 m
  • Station du Panoramique des Dômes · station · 650 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 03 min

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch with no café/shop/water is 3.1 km from 1.7 to 4.8 km
  • 1.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 3.9 km on roads with 80 km/h+ limits
  • 20% of route is gravel or unpaved

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.