Overview
You will be led through the natural regions that make up the center of France: Aubrac, the Causses noirs, Quercy, Combrailles, Livradois, and many others. You will also visit the most beautiful villages laden with history, where time passes peacefully. In this journey, which runs through the central massif in its entirety, you will succumb to the charm of this region and you will have only one desire: come back for more.
Highlights
- Starts in Vichy and ends in Le Puy-en-Velay
- Visit the most beautiful villages laden with history in France
- Ride through the natural regions such as Aubrac, the Causse Noir, and Quercy
- Ride from the volcanoes of Auvergne to Occitany to Cévennes and Ardèche
- See the richness of Auvergne and Cévennes' natural heritage
- See the spa resort of Vichy and Mont Dore
- A professional bilingual guide during the tour
- 9 nights' accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Vichy
This day will first be for arrival and hotel check-in, then there will be a group briefing and welcome dinner.
Day 2: Vichy - Le Mont-Dore (213 km / 132 miles)
You will start with the bucolic roads of the Sioule Valley, which will allow you to join the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park. This day will give you the opportunity to admire the many treasures of Romanesque art, such as Orcival or St. Nectaire, which abounds in this region. After a stop in Murol to admire its castle, you will reach the spa Mont Dore asleep at the foot of Puy de Sancy.
Day 3: Le Mont-Dore - Saint-Flour (190 km / 118 miles)
Nothing like a pass for breakfast, the place is also famous for its hill climb. Then, after strolling through the alleys of the village of Besse en Chandesse, you will reach the summit of Puy Mary to admire the panorama on the chains of Puys. Without missing a stop in Salers, you'll go to a typical village known for its tasty cheeses.
Day 4: St Flour - St Geniez d'Olt (211 km / 131 miles)
This day, you will go towards the Aubrac, a volcanic plateau and desert crossed by the Way of Compostela. You will pass under the viaduct of Garabit made famous by Eiffel and can admire the burons, the alpine farms that line the landscape of the Aubrac. Then, after lunch at Chaudes Aigues and its sulfurous hot springs, you will follow the Truyère gorges and its impressive dams and finally, you will reach St Geniez d'Olt on the banks of the Lot river.
Day 5: St Geniez d'Olt - Albi (203 km / 126 miles)
This day will take you on the most beautiful road of Quercy and its most beautiful sites: Conques and Figeac. Then, following the gorges of the Aveyron, you will enjoy the charm of the villages of Najac or Cordes sur Ciel. And finally, it will be in Albi, with its famous UNESCO cathedral, that riders will celebrate the end of this first stage.
Day 6: Albi - Millau (165 km / 103 miles)
It will be through the regional park of Haut Languedoc that you will join the Cévennes and Millau. You can taste the famous Roquefort in the cellars of the same name and admire the beautiful medieval villages of Brousse le Château or Ambialet.
Day 7: Loop ride around Millau (183 km / 114 miles)
Ride in Tours proposes that you a loop around Millau to discover the most beautiful roads of Causses as well as the Templar villages like the Couvertoirade, then return by the gorges of the Dourbie and the Jonte.
Day 8: Millau - Les Vans (233 km / 145 miles)
You will leave the Cevennes for the Ardèche through the magnificent gorges of Tarn and Mont Lozère, without missing a stop at the village classified of la Garde Guérin to admire the panorama.
Day 9: Les Vans - Le Puy-en-Velay (133 km / 83 miles)
This will be another day rich in landscapes and classified villages since it will be those of Vogüe and Balazuc that you will begin with at this stage. Then, through the roads of the upper Ardèche, you will go back to Mount Gerbier de Jonc, which the bravest can climb before arriving in Puy en Velay.
Day 10: Departure day
The tour will be ending on this day.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- Paved roads
- Bike
- Personal or rental bike (BMW models)
- Mileage
- 1,531 kilometers / 952 miles
- Daily rides
- 133 - 233 kilometers / 83 - 145 miles
- Riding gear
- Helmet, jacket, gloves (not included)
- Meals
- All breakfasts and two dinners
What's included
- Motorcycle with insurance and unlimited mileage (formula with rental bike)
- Information kit and road-book (paper and GPX format)
- A professional bilingual guide leading the group
- 9 nights in three-star hotels with continental breakfast for the entire tour
- Welcome and farewell dinners
Not included
- All meals not included in the tour
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Riding equipment (helmet, jacket, gloves)
- All visits not included in the package
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in three-star hotels during this motorcycle tour.
Food
During this tour, you will be having daily continental breakfast, as well as welcome and farewell dinners, included in the price.
Getting There
This tour will take place in France including spa resort of Vichy and Mont-Dore, Puy Mary and Puy de Sancy summits, villages of Salers, Bozouls, Conques and Sainte-Enimie, viaduct of Garabit and Millau, Laguiole Knife Factory, Notre-Dame de Paris in Le Puy-en-Velay, The Castle of Val, valley of Sioule river, Albi Cathedral, Causse Méjean, Gorges du Tarn, and Mont Gerbier de Jonc. [+](https://www.t
