“Discover the best motorcycling roads in France”
10 Day Auvergne and Cévennes Guided Motorcycle Tour in France
Vichy, France
Motorcycle Tour in France
Auvergne and Cévennes have always been regions highly prized by bikers, thanks to the richness of their natural heritage and the authenticity of their villages. During these two sections of the tour, you will be able to discover the best biking roads, from the most secret to the most ferrous.
Key information
- 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
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
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
8 days with instruction
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in three-star hotels during this motorcycle tour.
Program
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...
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.
Skill levels required for this tour:
Beginner
- Can ride for two to three hours
- Minimal riding experience
- Assistance required
- Comfortable with curves and leans
- Basic experience with unsurfaced roads
- Short distance ascents and descents
Intermediate
- Can ride for three to four hours
- Average riding experience
- Little assistance required
- Comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- Average experience with unsurfaced roads
- Steep ascents and descents
Advanced
- Can ride for five to six hours
- Extensive riding experience
- Assistance on demand (if required)
- Experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- Comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Motorcycle
- Motorcycles available in category A: BMW R1200RT, BMW R1200GS
- Motorcycles available in category B: Moto Guzzi V85, BMW F750GS
All motorcycles come with side panniers and a top case box. Lower seat and lower frame version are available on request.
Bike rental deposit
- 2,500 EUR (for BMW R1200RT, BMW R1200GS)
- 1,800 EUR (for Moto Guzzi V85, BMW F750GS)
Location
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.
Food
During this tour, you will be having daily continental breakfast, as well as welcome and farewell dinners, included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Motorcycle upgrade
- Motorcycles available in category B: BMW F 700 GS / BMW F 750 GS / Moto Guzzi V85TT
- Motorcycles available in category C (quote on request): Yamaha MT07 Tracer / Honda 750 NCX
- Can-Am spyder or Ryker (quote on request)
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
What's 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
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CDG
Charles de Gaulle Airport (Roissy Airport)
326 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (Roissy Airport) (CDG). Transfers from and to this airport are not included in the price. Please send an inquiry for more information.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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