The Tour du Lac Pavin

On the snowshoe routes at the Pertuyzat resort, a very pleasant hike around Lake Pavin.
You may be asked to pay €2.50 per person for the right to use the routes, for signposting and maintenance.

Details

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.02 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 4 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 148 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 148 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,300 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,174 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the picnic room at the Pertuyzat cross-country ski area.

(S/E) Follow the signposts for the Pertuyzat area; the three routes 1, 2 and 3 are indicated on these posts.
Start heading west, following the posts (1, 2, 3). After alternating between a short descent followed by a short climb, you will reach the junction of routes (1, 2) and (3).

(1). Leave route (1,2) heading south and take route (3) heading due west.
Reach Lake Pavin and start the tour by turning right. You will come to a crossroads.

(2) Leave the path along the lake on your left and climb up into the forest. Stay on the signposted route (3), then stop at the viewpoint overlooking the lake (developed area).
Continue north-east until you reach the junction of routes (2) and (3).

(3) Follow the signs (3). Head east then north-east around Puy de Pertuyzat.

(4) Return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,189 m - Pertuyzat picnic room
  2. 1 : km 1.41 - alt. 1,209 m - Crossroads of routes (1,2) and (3). Close to the - Couze Pavin (rivière) à finaliser
  3. 2 : km 2.47 - alt. 1,211 m - Crossroads - Lac Pavin
  4. 3 : km 3.99 - alt. 1,268 m - Crossroads of routes (2) and (3)
  5. 4 : km 5.59 - alt. 1,206 m - Below Puy de Pertuyzat
  6. S/E : km 6.02 - alt. 1,188 m - Pertuyzat picnic room

Notes

Good snowshoes and warm clothing.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 172741

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful parish-specific hike,

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PUBOL
PUBOL

thank you for this review

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Laurence33
Laurence33

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A splendid view upon arrival and a very pleasant short walk.

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PUBOL
PUBOL

thank you for these clarifications

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J Rapin
J Rapin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant walk in the shade, best done in the morning. Few walkers but some runners
Very easy walk to do with children

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PUBOL
PUBOL

thank you for this information

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gcharmet
gcharmet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful snowshoe hike. Superb views of the lake and Superbesse resort. Fairly easy despite a few climbs

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PUBOL
PUBOL

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent place for its light and the photos it produces
for the route, I only used part of the route,
opting for the Puy de Montchal
and Lake Montcinevre
a 12 km route

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ASCA
ASCA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Recommended walk as Lake Pavin is one of the most beautiful lakes in Auvergne

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KIRI DE NEUILLY
KIRI DE NEUILLY

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

without

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RANDO 71
RANDO 71

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

There are no signposts, which is a shame. Fortunately, you can make out the lake through the pine trees...

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sion marianne
sion marianne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

To do, easy and beautiful

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lesanaire
lesanaire

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a perfect route because it is easily accessible, has little elevation gain, is shaded, offers magnificent views of the lake, is short in duration and can be done regularly because it remains interesting over time. A must for holidaymakers and locals alike.

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billbock
billbock

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

made in the heart of winter
fabulous place, very wild and very beautiful (parish specific to Brittany)

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bernardino
bernardino ★

Thank you for this comment.
It would be helpful if you could let me know what has changed since I did this route so that I can update it with your latest information.
Thank you in advance.

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