Travel in Auvergne

Activity: Road cycling 🚴

Road cycling and cycle touring in Auvergne

Think cycling in Auvergne and the passes come to mind first: Pas de Peyrol, Croix Morand, Puy Mary, Plomb du Cantal. But the region also has greenways and gentler loops on the plains. The routes below are waymarked and suit different levels.

75 itineraries available

Cycling
Very easy

1 - Lamothe bridge

Start: Parking du Centre Historique

  • 13.3 km
  • +98 m
  • 45 min
Cycling
Expert

43 - On a plateau

Start: Rue des Acacias à Pont-Salomon

  • 26.5 km
  • +495 m
  • 1 h 30 min
Cycling
Moderate

Le Bas-Livradois

Start: Centre nature les 4 Vents

  • 62 km
  • +984 m
  • 4 h

Frequently asked questions

Which passes should you ride in Auvergne?

Pas de Peyrol (1,588 m, Cantal), Plomb du Cantal (1,600 m), Croix Morand (1,401 m, Puy-de-Dôme), Col de la Croix-Saint-Robert (1,451 m), Col du Béal (1,390 m, Forez). The Tour de France comes through regularly.

Are there any greenways?

Yes: the Via Allier runs up the river valley, the Via Fluvia crosses the Velay-Loire-Rhône, the Cézallier greenway runs alongside the volcanoes. Ideal for families, no climbing.

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Level very easy

Level easy

Level moderate

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