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At the
CROSSROADS
Village
TOTAL
Follow
At:
At the
CROSSROADS
Follow
Chez
Ambert
D 212
Barrioux
KM
0.0
on
1km
THIERS
KM
54.7
Departure
77
on
Village
TOTAL
on
12,7km
Thiers
D 2089
At:
Leaving:
LYON
Thiers
Ambert
on
19,5km
KM
on
67.4
14,1km
Thiers
At:
At:
La Gravière
Chabreloche
CUNLHAT
KM
on
20.5
4,3km
par COL ST THOMAS
KM
then
81.5
D1
ST JUST - CENTRE
on
St Just
At:
D 324
S JUST EN CH.
T
At:
then
KM
D1
St Just en
Chevalet
Cunlhat
ST PRIEST
LA PRUGNE
KM
24.8
on
11,1km
At:
95.7
on
St Priest
KM
35.9
on
10,8km
Leaving:
D 223
Courpière
LEZOUX
KM
46.7
on
8km
KM
then
105.8
CUSSET
on
At:
VICHY
KM
142.3
on
Cusset
Vichy > Orcines
Orcines > Le Mont-Dore
Le Mont-Dore > Salers
Salers > Saint-Flour
Saint-Flour > Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay > Ambert
Ambert > Vichy
36,5km
D 906B
Cusset
Arrival
AUVERGNE MOTORCYCLE CIRCUIT
FÉRRIÈRES
SICHON
S/
Courpière
Courpière
10,1km
St Just en Chevalet
At:
Giroux gare
14,2km
5km
Cusset
Vichy
VICHY
Departure: Ambert (Puy-de-Dôme)
Place Saint-Jean
Arrival: Vichy (Allier)
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Distance: 147 km
Duration: 3-5 hrs
on
77
Ambert
See Guide no. 6.
Cunlhat
This is a legendary spot in the world of motorcycles,
which saw hordes of Harley-Davidsons arrive for
the Free Wheels festival from 1989 to 2000 and
continues to attract enthusiasts of the famous
Milwaukee ride. Some immortal traces can still be
found of an extraordinary event in an improbable
place.
Courpière
If you are in need of some refreshment, treat
yourself to a dip in Lac d’Aubusson d’Auvergne, a
lake not far from the picturesque town of Courpière,
signposted at the 1st roundabout as you enter the
town via this route. Well worth the detour.
Courpière Tourist Office: +33 (0)4.73.51.20.27
Thiers
The European capital of cutlery production is
perched high on a rocky outpost. Thiers is a town
full of contrasts, a balance between tradition
and change, between medieval houses and
contemporary design. What’s more, it offers
unforgettable views over the Limagne plain and the
Puy mountain range, the highest-quality artisanal
produce, and a diverse range of cultural events.
Couteau Le Thiers: The famous knife that bears
the name of this town is the fruit of shared efforts
by local cutlery producers. It is a reflection of the
ancestral know-how in this long-standing industry,
which, now more than ever, is proudly preserved
by the engaging artisans who make it what it is.
What to see:
Musée de la Coutellerie: for everything you ever
wanted to know about the 600-year-old history
of cutlery. This museum houses an astonishing
collection of knives, and organises workshops to
initiate visitors in the art of cutlery production.
Tel: +33 (0)4.73.80.58.86
AUVERGNE MOTORCYCLE CIRCUIT
Vichy > Orcines
Orcines > Le Mont-Dore
Le Mont-Dore > Salers
Salers > Saint-Flour
Saint-Flour > Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay > Ambert
Ambert > Vichy
Market: local produce on sale every Thursday and
Saturday morning.
Festivities:
Le Coutellia: Festival celebrating artistic knife
production, with over 100 traders showcasing their
talent and ingenuity. Mid-May.
La Pamparina: World music festival with more
than 120 free concerts and an ever-changing stage
design in the heart of the town. Early July.
La Foire au Pré: One of the oldest fairs in the
region, which first began some 1,000 years ago!
Particularly famous for the tripe tasting sessions
held in the morning – an unmissable local custom!
Mid-September.
Thiers Tourist Office: +33 (0)4.73.80.65.65
Saint-Just-en-Chevalet
This lively and welcoming village is most definitely
worth the detour. There is much to see here:
Thursday market, several traditional restaurants
and artisan stores open every day during the
summer season, lending the place a relaxing
holiday atmosphere. The Quartier du Vieux
Château is well worth a visit, and you’ll find some
refreshment at the famous “La Conche” fountain,
where you might also want to pick up a handsome
souvenir from the Maison de l’Artisanat.
Local tourist association: +33 (04).77.65.05.33
Arronnes
What to see:
Maison de la paysannerie: two exhibition halls
based on the theme of peasantry, as well as a
blacksmith’s workshop and an old bread oven.
Open all year round from 9 am to 8 pm. Tel: +33
(0)4.70.55.02.99
Tante Angèle jams: it’s snack time! Come and
taste delicious home-made bread and jam in
a small farmhouse in the heart of the Bourbon
mountains. Tel: +33 (04.70.41.87.02
T
Cusset
What to see: Musée de la tour prisonnière et
ses souterrains: this is a chance to go back in
time by venturing into 15th-century underground
passages and the town’s underbelly to discover its
exciting past! Tel: +33 (0)4.70.96.29.17
Arrival
Vichy
Vichy
Vichy, a spa town par excellence, is world-renowned
for its thermal springs and enjoys a unique location
with an abundance of parks and gardens in which
to relax. Horseracing, parachuting, golf and
prestigious operas are just some of the activities on
offer. The town’s heritage is a wealth of surprises:
beautiful residences and townhouses, colonial and
Oriental architecture and, of course, the private
residences of Napoleon III. And there’s nothing
quite like a gourmet stop-off at one of the many
“guingettes” lying in the shade along the banks of
the Allier!
What to see:
Comptoir européen de la confiserie - pastille
de Vichy: local confectionery and Vichy pastilles.
Guided tours, tasting and produce for sale. 94 allée
des Ailes - Tel: +33 (0)4.70.30.94.70
Musée surréaliste François Boucheix: France’s
foremost surrealist museum. A collection of 260
pieces covering 50 years of painting and sculpture.
Tel: +33 (0)4.70.31.49.92
Activities: SPA Vichy les Célestins: try a relaxing
break in one of Europe’s most prestigious spas.
Tel: +33 (0)4.70.30.82.82
Canoë-Kayak club de Vichy: beginners’ area,
practice area and artificial river for white water
canoeing/kayaking and swimming. Summer
season: rafting, canoe hire for trips on the Allier and
initiation. Tel : 04.70.96.06.62 ou 06.66.17.80.33
Festivities: Les «Jeudis» de Vichy : July and
August. Entertainment every Thursday in the
town centre from 5 pm to 10:30 pm (trade in art
and artisanal produce, children’s workshops, skill
games and live music).
Tourist Office - +33 (04.70.98.71.94
his is where Auvergne begins and France ends ! This is what visitors read as they
cross the boundaries of this magnificent circuit. In towns like Cunlhat and Courpière,
the biker is king. At the half-way mark lies Thiers – European capital of cutlery production
– sure to whet your appetite for the exciting route that leads to Chabreloche (knife-edge
bends abound!). And finally the picturesque roads to St-Just-en-Chevalet, Cusset and
Vichy, where you can enjoy a well-earned break at one of the lively “guingettes” that line
the banks of the Allier.
Departure
Ambert
Gourmet stops
5 Le Bar à Jules - A veritable institution for Epicureans
just a few kilometres from Courpière. Your hosts,
Isabelle and Norbert, will be only too happy to share
the delights of what has become the «canteen» for
many of the local cutlery manufacturers. Escoutoux
(well worth the detour) - +33 (0)4.73.80.72.09
8 L’Entracte - Sample Thiers specialities on a
beautiful terrace by the water’s edge. Run by a
passionate biker. Thiers - +33 (0)4.73.51.03.76
10 Hôtel de la Poste - Elaborate cooking, regional
speciality, terrace.
St-Just-en-Chevalet - +33 (0)4.77.65.01.42
Hôtel de Londres - refined cuisine showcasing
regional dishes. Terrace.
St-Just-en-Chevalet - +33 (0)4.77.65.02.42
12 La Taverne Louis XI - traditional bar food or semigourmet dining. Terrace.
23 Place Victor Hugo - Cusset
+33 (0)4.70.98.39.39
Departure: Ambert (Puy-de-Dôme)
Place Saint-Jean
Arrival: Vichy (Allier)
Distance: 147 km
Duration: 3-5 hrs