Our take
The highest road pass in the Sancy massif, and another gateway to its hikes.
A pass at 1,451 m on the D36, between Chambon-sur-Lac and Le Mont-Dore. Start of routes to the Puy de l'Angle and the Sancy.
A road pass at 1,451 m altitude between Chambon-sur-Lac and Le Mont-Dore, on the D36. The same hikes as the Croix-Morand (Puy de l'Angle to the north, crossing to the Sancy). View of the Sancy to the south, and of the Couze Chambon valley to the east. Parking at the pass. In winter, the road requires equipment and may be closed to traffic. Not to be confused with the Col de la Croix-Morand, 4 km away as the crow flies.
Why we love it
- The highest pass in the Sancy massif, at 1,451 m
- The panorama over the Couze Chambon valley and the Monts Dore, from the pass
Top tip
The wind is often strong, so wrap up.
Before you go
- Parking right at the pass.
- Closed-toe shoes and a warm layer: the wind often blows hard.
- By the D36, the road linking Le Mont-Dore to Besse. From Chambon-sur-Lac, a small departmental road climbs up to join it.
Weather for the next 3 days
Today
7°/1°
7 mm · 45 km/h
Tomorrow
11°/1°
dry · 16 km/h
Tue 27
15°/9°
0 mm · 30 km/h
Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). General lowland forecasts, to be cross-checked with specialist mountain forecasts at altitude.
Practical info
- Address
- Col de la Croix Saint-Robert, 63790 Chambon-sur-Lac, France
63790 Chambon-sur-Lac
What visitors say
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It's for you if
- You want a panorama from the car park, without hours of walking
- You love the end-of-day light on the summits
Give it a miss if
- You plan to come in winter: the pass road closes in the winter period
- You dislike wind: here it often blows hard
Your logbook
Around Col de la Croix Saint-Robert
12 spots in and around Chambon-sur-Lac, enough to build your day.
Where to eat close by
Le Borsalino
4.6Le Mont-Dore · 2.3 km away
Auberge de la Golmotte
4.7Le Mont-Dore · 2.6 km away
€€La Table de l'Ours
4.4Le Mont-Dore · 2.7 km away
Where to stay nearby
Hôtel Le Castelet
4.6Le Mont-Dore · 2.6 km away
Gîte de la Tâche
4.7Le Mont-Dore · 3.9 km away
Les Chalets du Sancy
4.5Chambon-sur-Lac · 3.9 km away
Hikes nearby
Waymarked routes within 15 km, GPX track included.
Trail running
On footPlateau du Guéry via the Puy Loup
Start: Centre Montagnard Cap Guéry, Col de Guéry, 63210 Orcival
- 13.2 km
- +530 m
- 4 h 30 min
Hikes around Col de la Croix Saint-Robert
Trail runningOn footPlateau du Guéry via the Puy Loup
Start: Centre Montagnard Cap Guéry, Col de Guéry, 63210 Orcival
- 13.2 km
- +530 m
- 4 h 30 min
On footBanne d'Ordanche
Start: Au panneau de randonnée, au bout du parking le long de la route
- 8.5 km
- +488 m
- 3 h
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