Allier valley fan – The High valley of Allier bike tour

Allier valley fan – The High valley of Allier bike tour 6 to 7 days
From 885 € *
/ PERSON
  • Duration: 6 to 7 days
  • Distance: 297 km
  • Level: Athletic

A route that takes you through some amazing places, such as the Bouchet volcanic lake, Pradelles (one of France’s most beautiful villages) and, last but not least, the sumptuous Haut-Allier gorges that open out between Lozère and the Haute-Loire. A hilly route with plenty to discover along the way. The route includes a 

 

section of the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail (GR 70), easy paths through the countryside and picturesque lanes: all the ingredients you need to fully enjoy the incredible décor of the Haute-Loire and the Haut-Allier.

  • Difference in altitude: 5455 m – Country roads and easy trails
  • Easy route that is suitable for children from 13 ( according to cycling ability)
  • Price (per person, on a basis of 2 people sharing)
  • Guesthouses & 2 or 3* hotels

Two formulas to choose from:

  • 7-day travel package: according to the description of the stay
  • 6-day travel package: without last night planned in Puy-en-Velay

Advantages of going on an electric bike tour with L’Autre Chemin:

  • You travel self-guided and follow a specially-planned route with short stages so that you can make the most of your time in the Haute-Loire.
  • Extra : We provide modern electric bikes or trekking bikes that are both comfortable and easy to ride. 
  • Your stopovers are in guesthouses or family-friendly hotels, providing a comfortable and authentic 
  • Your luggage is transferred to each stopover (you only need to carry what you need for the day with you).
  • All of the itineraries have been tried and tested to ensure that our packages are both extraordinary and accessible.
  • Day after day

    Please note that every stopover is given as an indication and may be modified according to the availability of accommodation 

    Day 1 : Your arrival in Le Puy-en-Velay

    A nice opportunity to discover the ancient town an the European capital of Saint-James way.
    On the morning come and join us in Coubon wher you can leave your car and take your bikes.

    To discover :
    • Le Puy-en-Velay
    > Crozatier Museum
    > Notre-Dame de France
    > L’Hôtel-Dieu
    > Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel
    > The medieval town
    > The Cathedral
    > Pass 3 monuments

    Day 2 : Le Puy - Langogne - 59km - D+1020m

    Take the Puy-en-Velay cycle path, which follows a former railway line (Le-Puy-en-Velay − Langogne). The route is dotted with tunnels and viaducts and takes you to Cayres/Bouchet St Nicolas. Then Ride southward through the fields along the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail to Pradelles, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Then you switch to Lozère and discover the city of Langogne and Lake Naussac.

    To discover:
    • The ancient train line (bridge, tunnels )
    • The beautiful village of Solignac-sur-Loire
    • The Beaume fall
    • The Church of Cayres

    To discover :
    • Landos
    > The St Félix church
    > The Ribains swamp

    • Pradelles
    > One of the most beautiful village of France
    > Rail biking of Pradelles
    > The net-gothic church
    > Water leisure center
    > The panorama on the Gévaudan

    • Langogne
    > The lake of Naussac and its nautical activities
    > The Calquières spinning
    > Sacred art museum

    Day 3 : Langogne - Alleyras- 59km - D+1210m (or 52km -D+980m)

    Ride through beautiful small villages such Auroux bathed by Chapeauroux ... Discover the Margeride, Grandrieu and the village of Chambon-le-Château. You ride on small roads and beautiful tracks!

    To discover :
    The views of Lake Naussac and landscapes Margeride version

    • Auroux
    > A charming village bathed by the Chapeauroux

    • Grandrieu
    > The granitic village
    > The Chapel St-Méen
    > The lake

    • Saint-Chritophe d'Allier
    > The incredible descent to the Allier

    • Chapeauroux
    > The PLM bridge
    > The Allier valley

    Day 4 : Alleyras - St-Privat (environ)- 55km - D+1200m (27km - D+645m)

    A sporty day or not, the choice is yours, either you follow the Allier (by road) on a small road which rises gently (before rising more steeply) towards St Privat d'Allier (Step of the Chemin de Saint- Jacques de Compostelle), or you take the height by going up on the plateau of Devès by traversing the wooded paths before joining Montbonnet and the way of Compostelle to join Saint-Privat d'Allier.

    To discover :

    • Alleyras
    > The church

    • Saint-Didier d'Allier
    > The castle

    • Saint-Privat d’Allier
    > Horse-riding
    > the castle
    > Le Prieuré and its view on the Allier river

    Day 5 : Saint-Privat d'Allier - Langeac - 60km - D+670m (or 31km - D+420m)

    A spectacular day for riding along on your electric bike, with panoramic "balcony" views and a magnificent road that runs alongside the Allier river to join St Arcons d’Allier and Chanteuges. From Langeac, keep on biking to the gorgeous town of lavoûte-Chilhac with its Prieuré.

    To do, to see :
    • Rochegude
    > The St-James Chapel

    • Prades
    > La Roche Servière
    > Arsenic mines
    > The ruine of the feudal castle
    > The 12th century church
    > Swimming in the Allier river
    > Cannoeing

    • Saint-Julien-de-Chazes
    > The gorgeous church of Sainte-Marie de Chazes

    • Saint-Arcons-d’Allier
    > The village

    • Chanteuges
    > Saint-Marcellin church
    > Salmon national conservatory

    • Langeac
    > Jacquemard Museum
    > Agnès de Langeac Historial
    > Saint-Gal
    > The old center

    • Lavoûte-Chilhac (option extension)
    > The Clunisian prieuré
    > The bridge from the Middle-age
    > The Sainte-Croix church

    • Chilhac (option extension)
    > The scenic view on the Allier river
    > The Blot cliffs

    Day 6 : Langeac - Le Puy-en-Velay - 52km -D+1150m

    Today's route takes you along small lanes and paths to Siaugues Ste Marie, taking in the small village of Saint-Jean-de-Nay. A very different landscape to those travelled earlier in the itinerary. Your trip culminates with a spectacular landscape: the Puy-en-Velay basin stretching out in front of your, with the high plateaus of the Mézenc in the background. Visit the fortress of the Comtes de Polignac, the Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe chapel, Notre-Dame de France and Puy-en-Velay cathedral.

    To discover:

    • Siaugues sainte-Romain
    > The castle
    > The church

    • Saint-Jean de Nay
    > The Church

    • Cereix
    > The ruins of the castle

    • Saint-Vidal
    > The castle
    > the Church
    > Ceramic art-craft

    • Polignac
    > The visit of the Polignac castle

    • Le Puy-en-Velay
    > Crozatier Museum
    > Notre-Dame de France
    > L’Hôtel-Dieu
    > Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel
    > The medieval town
    > The Cathedral
    > Pass 3 monuments

    Day 7 : Le Puy-en-Velay

    End of our services after the breakfast

  • This price includes

    Prices include: 

    • Accommodation in double, twin, triple or multiple room with half-board (except the first stay in le Puy organized with a B&B option)
    • French holiday tax,
    • Baggage transfers (1 bag maxi 13kg / pax) to every stopover,
    • A digital guiding solution and a map
    • Telephone assistance

    Extra 

    • Rent of an E-bike
    • Rent of a trekking bike
    • Single room
    • No last night in Le Puy

    Prices do not include:

    • Transport and transfers to the starting point,
    • Any meals included in the selected option, drinks,
    • Spending money, any optional visits or activities,
    • Cancellation or multiple-risk insurance
    • Agency fees : €12 / rider.
  • Extras

    As an optional extra, L’Autre Chemin offers:

    You want to rent a bike

    • Rental of hybrid bikes with 2 panniers + bike insurance: + €175 / bike
    • Rental of trekking bikes without assistance with 2 panniers + bike insurance: +110€ / bike

     

  • Accomodation

    L’Autre Chemin has teamed up with a selection of guesthouses and small, traditional hotels to offer guests the best that the Haute-Loire has to offer, ensuring that every stopover is an opportunity to learn about the architecture, lifestyle, gastronomy and local people of this region.

     

    Example of accommodation

    Hôtel La Croisées des Chemins – Cayres

    Hôtel Beauséjour – Langogne

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