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AUTHENTIC PUY-DE-DÔME
Puy-de-Dôme
Departure / Arrival > Thiers (63) - Distance > 281 km - Duration > 2 Days
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HAUTELOIRE
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Town
Total KM
AT CROSSROADS
FOLLOW
D2089
In: Thiers
1
for
8,9 km
Thiers
Thiers
In: Pont-deCelles
D7
VISCOMTAT
then
KM
8.9
D42
VOLLORE-M
for
2
GNE
14,4 km
Vollore-Montagne
D42
In: VolloreMontagne
NOIRETABLE
KM
23.3
for
6,4 km
3
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D102
LE BRUGERON
KM
63.8
then
D66
S PIERRE LA B.
T
16,8 km
for
6
In: St-PierreLa-B.
D66
JOB
KM
80.6
for
11,6 km
7
D66
In: Job
Col des Supeyres
KM
92.2
for
3 km
8
After: Les
Barraques
D101
LA CHAMBA
then
KM
29.7
D101
CHALMAZEL
for
4
21,1 km
Col de la Loge
In:
La Chaise
D101
CHALMAZEL
then
KM
50.8
5
1 /2
AT CROSSROADS FOLLOW
In:
Col du Béal
VICHY
KM
0.0
Town
Total KM
D6
Col du Béal
for
Chalmazel
13 km
Chalmazel
Col du Béal
Near:
Pèghes
D67
VALCIVIERES
then
KM
95.2
9
D106
S ANTHÈME
T
for
St-Anthème
In:
St-Anthème
Col des Supeyres / Jasseries
St-Anthème
D261
VIVEROLS
KM
122.2
10
27 km
for
13 km
Viverols
Viverols
AUTHENTIC PUY-DE-DÔME
Puy-de-Dôme / 1 of 2
Departure >Thiers (63)
Place de l’Horloge - Hôtel de Ville
Arrival
>Viverols (63)
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Distance
Duration
>135 km
>3h / 6h
AUTHENTIC PUY-DE-DÔME / Puy-de-Dôme / 1 of 2
R
oasters, customs, Harleys, Voxans, café racers, full dress tourers or sports-tourers, all kinds will enjoy this route filled with sharp turns and
places worth taking a break. Meet the craftsmen of the knife-making town of Thiers, then ride on to Cunlhat to revel in the nostalgia of Free
Wheels. In Ambert, taste its famous fourme cheese, then savour bilberries in the Béal mountain pass. In the “jasseries”, the thatched mountain huts
of the Supeyres pass, discover delectable traditional recipes made with cheese and cured meats, and meet the welcoming locals of these rural and
authentic villages. Weave your way through the passion of this timeless journey and experience a genuine motorbike road trip.
Departure >Thiers (63)
Place de l’Horloge - Hôtel de Ville
Arrival
>Viverols (63)
Distance
Duration
>135 km
>3h / 6h
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Don’t miss:
Knife-making Museum: learn everything there is to
know about the six-century history of knife-making
with the museum’s wonderful knife collection. Discover
the art of the trade while making your own knife in the
workshop. +33 (0)4 73 80 58 86
Market: every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
morning.
Festivities:
Le Coutellia: festival celebrating the art of knife-making
with more than 100 exhibitors, each one more talented
and creative than the next – mid-May.
La Pamparina: music festival with more than 120 free
concerts with constantly updated stages in the centre of
the town – beginning of July.
La Foire au Pré: one of the oldest fairs in the region, it
was first held 1000 years ago and is known for its early
morning tasting of tripe, a not-to-be-missed tradition.
Mid-September.
Thiers Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 73 80 65 65
Vollore-Montagne
Activities: Auvergne Motos Loisirs (2 km away): on
an enduro motorcycle, a quad or on horseback, head off
on a challenging discovery of authentic villages on trails
surrounded by immense forests.
Rentals: +33 (0)4 73 53 78 32
Col de la Loge
This mountain pass with unique natural diversity is at the
entryway to the Hautes Chaumes area of the Forez Mountains,
between Rhône-Alpes and Auvergne. Enjoy its relaxing setting
where forests and meadows look out over the far-off volcanoes
of Auvergne.
More information on +33 (0)4 77 24 70 76
Activities:
Museum workshop: on the themes of moors, peatlands
and forests.
The «Bois Noirs Oxygène»: mountain bike outing in the
forests of the Bois Noirs held the last Sunday in June.
Noirétable Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 77 24 93 04
Chalmazel
Cross through immense pine forests reminiscent of Canada,
and then travel back to the 13th century at the imposing
castle overlooking Chalmazel and the Lignon Valley.
Don’t miss:
Château de Chalmazel: embrace the “Medieval spirit”
for the evening with a period meal and a night in one of
the castle’s bedrooms. Visits from June to September.
+33 (0)4 77 24 88 09
Col du Béal
On the climb to the mountain pass, open your visor and
take in the scents of the land: mushrooms, pine trees, wild
flowers… At the top, at an elevation of 1390 m, the upper plateaus are covered in bright green, yellow broom and purple
heather. Take the easily accessible 1,5 km trail to the foot of
the source under the blades of the wind turbine. At the viewpoint indicator, look out over the fascinating landscapes of the
peaks of the Alps and the volcanoes of the Chaîne des Puys.
On your way out, be sure to stop for bilberry tart at the inn.
Don’t miss: The observatory: a museum area where
you can discover, touch, listen and smell mountain life.
+33 (0)4 73 95 56 49
Jean-Marie Jasserie: in this entirely restored mountain
hut, explore a typical summer pasture farm of the
Hautes Chaumes, where women and children made
fourme cheese. The visit tells the story of life in the past:
the work, the evening gatherings, the traditions and the
environment. Tastings of homemade products - Open by
reservation from 1 May to 31 October.
Information and reservations: +33 (0)4 73 95 23 37
Accommodation
Book your accommodation online
at www.auvergne-motorbike.com
/ in the section “My road trip”
Col des Supeyres – Jasseries
On the immense granite plateaus of this mountain pass,
covered with grasses and bilberry moorlands, there’s a feeling
of being transported to a land of plenty. The Hautes Chaumes
of the Forez Mountains are the setting of the Coq Noir farm.
Enter the heavy doors into an authentic summer pasture
farm more than 120 years old. Taste local products and visit
the museum about life in the pastures: the transhumance
with the herds, fourme cheese making, uses of straw. Discover the natural surroundings during a guided walk, and
visit the contemporary art exhibitions. Take advantage of the
friendly setting to listen to storytelling musicians and actors
during a traditional meal, then spend the night camping onsite. Reservations: +33 (0)4 73 95 47 06
Saint-Anthème
At an average elevation of 900 m, the town of Saint-Anthème
is crossed by the Ance and Ligonne rivers. As a “Station
Verte” holiday resort and a “Snow village”, the town offers
mountain sports and outdoor activities.
Don’t miss: the Prabouré resort at an elevation
of 1300 m, with a variety of winter and summer
activities. +33 (0)4 73 95 40 45
Viverols
At the southern tip of the Puy-de-Dôme department, in the
heart of the Forez Mountains, Viverols is a village brimming
with history and religious heritage.
Enter the dates
for your trip,
select your
accommodation
near the circuit for
each day and then
book online.
Gourmet stops
1 3 restaurants in Thiers:
Le Clos Saint Eloi - Gourmet restaurant - Thiers +33 (0)4 73 53 80 80
Le coin des hasards - Creperie in the centre of town with a
terrace - Thiers - +33 (0)4 73 51 97 80
L’Entracte - Come taste specialties from Thiers on a lovely
terrace along the water, at this restaurant run by a biker. Thiers +33 (0)4 73 51 03 76
5 Granges farmhouse inn - Regional specialties made with
farm products: chicken liver cake, raclette with fourme cheese… Les
Granges, Aux Bois - Chalmazel - +33 (0)4 77 24 80 62
Auberge du col du Béal - Refreshments and delightful small
dishes all day long. Panoramic terrace. +33 (0)4 73 95 20 45
Don’t miss: the church, the stronghold and the village with its steep streets and picturesque houses.
The Château de Viverols is an important example of
feudal military architecture of the region.
9 Auberge de Pays - For a snack or for a family-style meal
with frog legs and fondue with fourme cheese. Valcivières +33 (0)4 73 82 94 59
Jasserie du Coq noir - Try the patia: potatoes cooked in cream.
From May to October. Col des Supeyres - +33 (0)4 73 95 47 06
Festivities: the Ance Valley Triptych, a cycling race in
April. Ance Valley Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 73 95 47 06
10 Le Droublieï - For its delicious fondue with fourme cheese.
Superb setting! Saillant - +33 (0)4 73 95 95 07
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Thiers
The European capital of knife-making, Thiers awaits you atop
its rocky promontory. A town of both tradition and progress,
with medieval houses rubbing shoulders with contemporary
buildings, Thiers offers unforgettable panoramic views of the
Limagne Plain and the volcanoes of the Chaîne des Puys.
Discover quality artisan crafts and enjoy the town’s many
cultural events. The “Le Thiers” knife: born of a common
reflection of an entire profession, “Le Thiers” bears the name of
its town. The renowned knife reflects the ancestral know-how of
the long tradition of cutlery and its passionate and captivating
artisans.
Town
Total KM
AT CROSSROADS
FOLLOW
In: Viverols
D205
AMBERT
KM
0.0
4,6 km
for
Town
Total KM
2 /2
AT CROSSROADS FOLLOW
Entering:
Ambert
WE Authentic
D65
BERTIGNAT
KM
68.3
then
D65
LA CHAPELLE-AG.
18,5 km
for
1
In: Col de
Chemintrant
Auberge
du Vermont
2
D256
MEDEYROLLES
then
KM
4.6
D111
Le Relais
du Vermont
ARLANC
(Centre Ville)
for
Arlanc
Leaving:
Arlanc
23,1 km
Arlanc - Le Jardin
pour la terre
D300
ST BONNET LE C.
KM
27.7
for
12,8 km
3
D105
FOURNOLS
KM
40.5
for
10,1 km
4
Fournols
Entering:
Fournols
D37
AMBERT
KM
50.6
for
Ambert
17,7 km
Ambert
D65
Leaving :
La Chapelle-AG.
7
cunlhat
then
KM
86.8
D225
GIROUX-GARE
Cunlhat
Tours-sur-Meymont
Cunlhat
D906
COURPIÈRE
KM
105.7
for
8,6 km
Courpière
Aubusson Lake
Courpière
Entering:
Courpière
D41
VOLLORE-VILLE
then continue for 1 km
KM
114.3
D7
S agathe
Te
for
9
15 km
Vollore-Ville
After the
green bridge
D131
ESCOUTOUX
then
KM
129.3
10
18,9 km
for
In:
Giroux-Gare
8
In: St-BonnetLe-Chastel
5
Bertignat
La Chapelle-Agnon
6
Viverols
Green bridge
D58
THIERS
for
17 km
Escoutoux
Thiers
Thiers
AUTHENTIC PUY-DE-DÔME
Puy-de-Dôme / 2 of 2
Departure >Viverols (63)
D205, in front of the Peugeot garage
Arrival
>Thiers (63)
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Not for sale, in accordance with terms and conditions of use.
Distance
Duration
>146 km
>3h / 6h
AUTHENTIC PUY-DE-DÔME / Puy-de-Dôme / 2 of 2
R
oasters, customs, Harleys, Voxans, café racers, full dress tourers or sports-tourers, all kinds will enjoy this route filled with sharp turns and
places worth taking a break. Meet the craftsmen of the knife-making town of Thiers, then ride on to Cunlhat to revel in the nostalgia of Free
Wheels. In Ambert, taste its famous fourme cheese, then savour bilberries in the Béal mountain pass. In the “jasseries”, the thatched mountain huts
of the Supeyres pass, discover delectable traditional recipes made with cheese and cured meats, and meet the welcoming locals of these rural and
authentic villages. Weave your way through the passion of this timeless journey and experience a genuine motorbike road trip.
Departure >Viverols (63)
D205, in front of the Peugeot garage
Arrival
>Thiers (63)
Distance
Duration
>146 km
>3h / 6h
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Take a 90 minute around-the-world tour in this garden, in the
footsteps of the great explorers. From atop the belvedere, the
world spreads out below. +33 (0)4 73 95 00 71
Don’t miss:
Market with local products on Monday mornings.
Fournols
This little village has a holiday resort on the banks of its pond.
Ambert
Capital of the famous Fourme d’Ambert cheese, this lively town
is full of amazing sights and surprises for your taste buds. From
the top of the bell tower of St Jean Church, enjoy a bird’s-eye
view of the historical centre and its half-timbered houses. Be
sure to see the remarkable round city hall, one of a kind in
Europe, housed in the former corn exchange.
Don’t miss:
Traditional market: with local producers every Thursday
morning.
Ambert-Crêtes du Forez outdoor activities centre:
mountain biking, hiking, Nordic activities.
+33 (0)4 73 82 00 04
Val Dore Loisirs: lake, water park, fishing, electric boats…
Moulin Richard-de-Bas: learn about traditional paper
making using 14th century methods in the last mill of
the region. +33 (0)4 73 82 03 11
Festivities:
La Rand’Auvergne: Enduro motorcycle race. End of June.
Ambert Festival: world music and dances. Mid-July +33 (0)4 73 82 66 34
Activities:
Tourist train: aboard a panoramic railcar or a steam
train, discover the beauty of the Livradois-Forez
Regional Nature Park. +33 (0)4 73 82 43 88
Numerous sporting events, guided tours of Ambert,
hang-gliding, hot air balloon rides or microlight flights.
Tourist office: +33 (0)4 73 82 61 90
Bertignat
Don’t miss:
Au Petit Biscuit: Marie-Thérèse whips up delicious
dry biscuits, chocolate cake, cookies, financiers,
shortbread… Made traditionally and with local
products. The chef will give you a tour of her laboratory
by appointment.
La Chapelle-Agnon
Don’t miss:
Le chaudron de Fournioux: Anne-Marie makes jam
and Laurent is a beekeeper. Meet with them to discuss
and learn more about their professions, and, of course,
to taste their fabulous products: several types of honey,
gingerbread, candied hazelnut and nougat. Open from
15 June to 15 September, from Monday to Saturday.
+33 (0)4 73 72 26 62
Cunlhat
The legendary site of the Free Wheels rally that brought packs
of Harley Davidsons from 1989 to 2001, Cunlhat remains a
place of pilgrimage for lovers of the famous motorcycle from
Milwaukee.
Festivities:
Festival in Domaize (8 km from Cunlhat): 1st weekend
in August: thematic events during the day and concerts
in the evening (pop/rock, electro). Information at the
tourist office: +33 (0)6 73 01 18 84
Tours-sur-Meymont
Discover the conservatory orchard with the largest collection
of fruit varieties in Auvergne. Guided tours or open visits.
+33 (0)4 73 63 18 27
Courpière and Aubusson Lake
This town has many traditional houses and a very lovely
Romanesque church. Discover several nearby castles: Château
d’Aulteribe, the estate of Château de La Barge and Château de
Vollore. Also not far from Courpière, cool off with a dip in the
lake in Aubusson d’Auvergne. The water sports centre is just
outside Courpière and directly accessible on this circuit.
Tourist office: +33 (0)4 73 51 20 27
Accommodation
Book your accommodation online
at www.auvergne-motorbike.com
/ in the section “My road trip”
Vollore-Ville
Don’t miss:
Enter the dates
for your trip,
select your
accommodation
near the circuit for
each day and then
book online.
Château de Vollore: a castle from the 12th, 17th and
19th centuries. The descendants of La Fayette still live
here today. A remarkable site with panoramic views,
rare collections of historical objects and elegantly
decorated apartments with rich furniture. Visit the
lovely terraced garden, the Japanese garden and the
vegetable garden. Evening visits during the summer
(by reservation to the Pays de Courpière Tourist Office
+33 (0)4 73 51 20 27). The owners offer lecture-visits
and hold painting exhibitions and concerts in July and
August. Guest rooms in the castle. Reception halls for
hire.
Escoutoux
Don’t miss:
Atelier du Malt: discover the brewery in a simple and
friendly atmosphere. Pick up some local beer, brewed
using traditional methods, and discover the skills of the
brewer and the secrets of making beer during a guided
tour. +33 (0)4 73 51 97 40
Thiers
See guide page n°1/2.
Photo credits: VOLCOM Média, CRDTA, Philippe Fournier, Joël
Damase, Klaus H. Daams, Pierre Soissons
Gourmet stops
1 Le Relais du Vermont - Local specialties: truffade, omelettes
with Fourme d’Ambert cheese – Warm and welcoming setting.
Col de Chemintrand - +33 (0)4 73 95 34 75
4 Chez Christiane - Restaurant with family-style cuisine.
Fournols - +33 (0)4 73 72 13 60
La clairière - Renowned and well-known restaurant
with generous dishes of traditional cuisine. Fournols +33 (0)4 73 72 12 38
5 Les Copains - The title of “Toque d’Auvergne” of the chef
speaks for itself. 42 bd Henri IV - Ambert - +33 (0)4 73 82 01 02
7 Le Pissoux - Shaded terrace, local cuisine and oven-fired
pizza, seasonal menu suggestions. Cunlhat - +33 (0)4 73 72 36 32
8 La cave à Juliette - A restaurant and a craft beer and wine bar,
La cave à Juliette is above all a welcoming atmosphere with authentic
products. In the kitchen, Isabelle combines traditional and gourmet
cuisine. Courpière - +33 (0)4 73 53 08 64
10 Le Bar à Jules - A haven for epicureans just a few kilometres
from Courpière, with family-style cuisine, updated by the chef.
Worth the detour to Escoutoux. +33 (0)4 73 80 19 69
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