Cyclo tourism : climb to Col de la Geneste

Picherande

No dogs allowed

Distance 8.16Km

Hiking route ALLER_RETOUR

Marking Information panel at the bottom of the pass

In pictures

Route description

The Col de la Geneste : This is a popular spot for paragliders, who take advantage of the thermal currents on the southern flank to take off.

Route : departure from the hamlet of Chareire – Col de la Geneste – descent to SuperBesse – arrival at the junction with the RD149 at SuperBesse.
Course length : 8.160 km
Altitude of Col de la Geneste : 1372 m
5.250 km ascent (198 m ascent) from Chareire to the summit of(…)

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Opening hours

From 01/04 to 31/10.
Closed in winter.

Subject to favorable weather.

Access

Pass between Picherande and Super Besse

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Updated on 17 March 2026 by Office de Tourisme du Massif du Sancy