Circuit VTT N°5 – Between caves and castles

Issoire

No dogs allowed

Distance 41Km

Duration 3h00

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Mountain bike markers with red number 5

In pictures

Route description

Starting from the Issoire mountain bike base, follow circuit n°5 “Between caves and castles”. You’ll follow the Couze Pavin and then the Couze d’Ardes. Before descending to Issoire, enjoy the view from the Pardine plateau.

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Opening hours

All year round daily.

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Car park
  • Free car park

Additional information

Public WC and picnic tables around the Mas lake.

Environment

Town location, Lakeside or by stretch of water, Riverside, Panoramic view, Close to a motorway, Waterside, In the country, In centre of town

Access

Follow the “Plan d’eau du Mas” and “Camping du Mas” signs and park in the free spaces along the road leading down to the lake. Start in front of the Issoire mountain bike base.

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Updated on 11 June 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire