The castles of (Haute) Loire bike tour

The castles of (Haute) Loire bike tour 3 or 4 days
From 310 € *
/ PERSON
  • Duration: 3 or 4 days
  • Distance: 69km
  • Level: Easy / Intermediate

E-bike and discover 4 emblematic castles of Haute-Loire – Auvergne. This tour is the opportunity to soak up in a friendly way (e-biking) with the local  heritage.
You ride through small and scenic roads and easy paths.

Discovery program (entrance fees non included in the price):

 

  • Difference in altitude: 1350 m – Country roads and easy trails
  • Easy routes and paths that is suitable for children from 12 ( according to cycling ability – See Price Info section)
  • Truth Info: The route follows the bike line of the  D103 – Loire Gorges
  • Price (per person, on a basis of 2 people sharing)
    • Guesthouses or hotels
The Castles of (Haute)Loire Bike Tour
4 days / 3 nights		 Fares 
Your bike tour including:
The rental of an e-bike with a digital guiding solution
Your bike trip Half-board basis*
Luggage transfer (1 bag maxi 13kg / pax)
Phone Assistance		 €370 / pers.
EXTRAS
E-bike + 2 panniers + bike insurance +€75 / bike
Trekking bike + 2 panniers + bike insurance +€40 / bike
Single room +€90
No last night in Le Puy-en-Velay -€60 / pers

*Your stays in Le puy are booked on the bed & breakfast option
Administrative fees : €10 / pax (free for child under 13)
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Click on the schedule to book your e-bike trip – See General terms and conditions

 
 

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 that are both comfortable and easy to ride. Bikes are insured.
    • Your stopovers are in guesthouses or family-friendly hotels, providing a comfortable and authentic base from which you can discover the local area and enjoy a real change of scenery.
    • Extra : Your luggage can be transported 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 do, to see :
    • 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 1 : Le PUY - Saint-Paulien or Blanzac - 35km - D+730m

    Ride through the cycle path of Puy en Velay along the Loire streams... You will reach the the village of Lavoûte-su-Loire and its magnificent castle of Lavoûte-Polignac. The road then keeps-on to discover the charming castle of Rochelambert.

    To do, to see :

    • The untamed Loire valley

    • Lavoûte sur Loire
    > Lavoûte-Polignac's Castle beyond the untamed Loire
    > Aqua-leisure center "Aquapassion"
    > The pouds of the Loire valley

    • St. Vincent
    > Museum of Ancient Mechanics
    > The Ponds of the Bord de Loire in Saint-Vincent with discovery of the fishing

    • Saint-Paulien
    > The Church of Saint-Georges XIth century
    > Archaeological Museum
    > The castle of Rochelambert with the foundations of the XIIth century. the Château inspired Gorge Sand in his novel Jean de la Roche - Guided tour included in your package

    Day 2 : Saint-Paulien / Blanzac - Le Puy - 34km - D+ 620m

    A mix of small roads and easy paths to reach the castle of Saint-Vidal then to the incredible Fortress of Polignac. Finish your day by riding to Le Puy-en-Velay where you can discover the Chapel of Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe, Notre-Dame de France, the Cathedral of Puy-en-Velay.

    • Saint-Vidal
    > The castle with its military architecture
    > 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 4 : Le Puy-en-Velay

    End of our services after the breakfast

  • Extras & Services

    As an optional extra, L’Autre Chemin offers:

    You want to rent a bike

    • Rental of hybrid bikes with 2 panniers of 20l: + €75 / bike
    • Rental of trekking bikes without assistance with 2 panniers of 20 liters: +40€ / bike

    If you plan to travel with your bike, please make sure of certain points:

    If it is an electrically assisted bicycle, the battery must have a minimum power of 400 watts. Attention: the battery must be removable, if this is not the case, please contact us to check the possibilities of reception.
    It is imperative that it be in perfect working order before departure. Consider getting it checked out.
    Thank you for providing an adequate repair kit as well as a smartphone holder on the handlebars
    Our routes mix small roads and paths, your bike must be hybrid, mountain bike or gravel with suitable tires. City and road bikes are therefore to be avoided – If in doubt, call us!

    No last night in Le Puy

    If you do not wish to enjoy the last night at Puy-en-Velay, we will deduct €60 from the amount of your trip.

  • 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 des voyageurs Saint-Paulien

    Hôtel des Voyageurs

  • Price info

    Prices include: 

    • Accommodation in double, twin, triple or multiple room with half-board during your tour and on B&B basis for stopovers in Le Puy plus 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 e Le Puy-en-Velay

    Prices do not include:

    • Transport and transfers to the starting point,
    • Bike rental
    • Any meals included in the selected option, drinks,
    • Spending money, any optional visits or activities,
    • Cancellation or multiple-risk insurance
    • Agency fees : €10 / rider.
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