From
per person
Duration
12 nights
Level
4 - Advanced - hilly and mountainous - 50 to 90 km
The Auvergne is the archetype of old village France - with gentlemen in berets and ladies in aprons - of a beauty little-known to tourists. And this peaceful life rests on Europe's largest volcanic complex, dormant and beautifully greened.
It's all spectacular scenery, demanding for the calf, but of exceptional scope. During your stay, you'll loop through Le Puy-en-Velay, capital of the region and home to the famous12th-century Notre-Dame cathedral, Saint-Flour, a sub-prefecture perched on a rocky outcrop, and Saint-Nectaire, the commune that gave its name to the delicious cheese we know so well. Long live Auvergne, hard work, culture and gourmet delights!
With our Self-guided package, you can enjoy your stay as you wish, in complete independence. We give you the itinerary, book your accommodation and the rest is up to you!
3 STOPPING TOWNS: Your itinerary, designed in loops around three stopover towns, limits the number of trips you have to make, leaving you free to discover and enjoy the places you get off at. Make the most of it!
transfer between airport and hotel, to and from destination;
12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 2 dinners;
Not included: air transportation of passenger, baggage and bicycle; equipment such as bicycle; presence of a guide; mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of a mechanical or physical problem; Travel Agent Customer Indemnity Fund (TACIF) coverage of $1 per $1,000 and applicable discount.
transfer between airport and hotel, to and from destination;
12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 2 dinners;
Not included: air transportation of passenger, baggage and bicycle; equipment such as bicycle; presence of a guide; mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of a mechanical or physical problem; Travel Agent Customer Indemnity Fund (TACIF) coverage of $1 per $1,000 and applicable discount.
Lyon Airport
Lyon Airport
Circuit rating : 4
fairly difficult circuit;
hilly and mountainous, relatively steep gradients;
from 50 to 90 km.
Lyon Airport
Lyon Airport
Circuit rating : 4
fairly difficult circuit;
hilly and mountainous, relatively steep gradients;
from 50 to 90 km.
Day 1
Meet at Lyon airport and transfer to Puy-en-Velay (2h).
Day 2
Free day or loop via Solignac-sur-Loire, Cayres, Séjallières, St-Privat-d'Allier, Montbonnet, Bains. Option via St-Préjet d'Allier, Monistrol d'Allier. (75 to 82 km)
Day 3
Free day or loop via Les Baraques, Le Brignon, Ussel, St-Martin-de-Fugères, Les Estables, Laussonne, Lantriac, Coubon, Le Puy (82 to 96 km).
Day 4
Free day or loop via Lavoûte-sur-Loire, Rosière, Retournac, Roche-en-Régnier, Vorey, Blanzac, Polignac, Le Puy (83 km).
Day 5
Le Puy-en-Velay, Chaspuzac, Siaugues-Saint-Romain, Langeac, Chastel, Sistrières, Saint-Flour (89 km).
Day 6
Free day or loop via Le Château d'Alleuze, Fridefont, Val-d'Arcomie, Viaduc de Garabit, Combechalde, Le Pirou. Option via Pratlong, La Besseyre-des-Fabres, Ruynes-en-Margeride (61 to 75 km).
Day 7
Free day or loop via Villedieu, Oradour, Ste-Marie, Pierrefort, Paulhac. Option via Brezons, Lustrande. (87 or 103 km).
Day 8
Saint-Flour, Talizat, Neussargues-en-Pinatelle, Allanche, Marcenat, Montgreleix, Espinchal, Besse-en-Chandesse, Saint-Nectaire (95 km).
Day 9
Free day or loop via Le Château de Murol, Le Mont-Dore, La Bourboule, Col de la Croix-Morand, Beaune le Froid, Freydefont. Option via La Tour-d'Auvergne, Col de la Soeur (75 to 90 km).
Day 10
Free day or loop via Montaigut-le-Blanc, Saint-Floret, Issoire, St-Babel, Vic-le-Comte, Longue, Tallende, Saint-Saturnin, Olloix, Les Arnats. (85 km).
Day 11
Free day.
Day 12
Transfer from Saint-Nectaire to Lyon (2 h 15).
Day 13
Transfer to Lyon airport.
