Cycling addicts in all their forms, the relief of southern Auvergne lends itself perfectly to cycling and allows you to discover the magnificent landscapes of Haute-Loire. Whether you are looking for a moment of relaxation, connection with nature or even a sporting course, there is always an itinerary adapted to your desires.
MTB addict, Auvergne awaits you!
The advantage in Haute-Loire is that you can go mountain biking in all its forms, with terrain that is as physical as it is technical, with roots, rocks, there is a bit of everything! (…) During my outings, I favor the elevation gain, the slopes and I like to stop for 2 minutes to savor the viewpoints.'
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The Great Crossing of the Haute-Loire – GTHL
With its 620 km, the GTHL joins the club of 14 major routes in France conducive to escape and the discovery of wild landscapes.
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Mountain biking areas in Haute-Loire
The Haute-Loire is 10 mountain bike areas recognized by the French Cycling Federation. It is a mosaic of landscapes that flirt with the wild rivers of the Loire and the Allier. It is also to feel the vertigo horizontally on our most beautiful massifs: Mézenc, Meygal, Margeride...
Saddle up, Marcel!
The roads await us
And for those who swear by the little queen, to warm up thighs and calves, to pedal like a dancer, 22 bike tours await pass hunters, some of which have been crossed by Tour de France cyclists, such as the Peyra Taillade pass or the Aurec-sur-Loire wall. And for those who love cycling, they will have the joy of exploring longer routes.
Top 4 cycle routes in Haute-Loire
- « On Roman roads »-RB 6 departing from Brioude
- « Of stone and clay around « from Lavoûte-sur-Loire
- « Conquering the New Railway World » departing from Cayres
- « Escape in literary inspiration » from Chambon-sur-Lignon
The shared secrets of cycling and mountain biking
Bike and cheese, the gourmet combo
Itineraries refined and served on a cheese platter, which combine the pleasure of the legs and the taste buds to meet our producers.
Treasures of the Allier Gorges
Crossing the Haute-Loire by mountain bike – Eastern section
Rail and kids bike
Want to embark all the kids, grandpa, grandma, uncle Paul in the same activity, want to pedal but without getting too tired?
Then the bike-rail promises a nice family photo.
A problem encountered on a circuit?
A lack of beaconing, an inaccessible path, an incident encountered along the way… By reporting it, volunteers and professionals can improve the quality of our paths.