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Haute-Loire
Departure / Arrival > Le Puy-en-Velay (43) - Distance > 521 km - Duration > 3 days
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Moudeyres
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Monistrolsur-Loire
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Blesle
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Saugues
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Chanteuges
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Langeac
D590
PINOLS
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64.9
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16,4 km
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Langeac
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Pinols
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D41
CHILHAC
KM
95.9
then after Chilhac follow
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Chilhac
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Chilhac
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LA CHOMETTE
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99.9
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La Chomette
D206
DOMEYRAT
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108.9
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Leaving:
Domeyrat
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D588
BRIOUDE
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Lavaudieu / Brioude
DEPARTURE > Le Puy-en-Velay (43)
/ Place Michelet
ARRIVAL
> Brioude (43)
DISTANCE
DURATION
> 128 km
> 3h / 5h
HAUTE-LOIRE MOTORCYCLE CIRCUIT / Haute-Loire / 1 of 3
DEPARTURE > Le Puy-en-Velay (43)
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Le Puy-en-Velay
With UNESCO World Heritage status and a departure point
for pilgrims travelling the Way of Saint James, the town lies
in a natural setting where water and fire have sculpted astonishing natural decor and man has elevated the beauty of
art. The protected raised quarter of Le Puy-en-Velay houses
a great number of historic and architectural treasures, including the imposing cathedral built on the flank of Mont Anis,
which has UNESCO World Heritage status and whose cloister
is well worth visiting. The nearby Hôtel-Dieu offers an interactive museum experience all about the local area and boasts
unique exhibitions. The Saint Michel d’Aiguilhe chapel, a jewel
in the crown of 10th and 12th-century Romanesque art perched 88 m atop a volcanic rock, together with the Notre
Dame de France statue which crowns the Corneille rock, add
to the grandeur of the site. Le Camino, a museum which welcomes pilgrims and provides tourists with information about
the Way of Saint James, is also well worth visiting.
Festivities:
Weekly market: enjoy the colourful atmosphere of Le
Plot market on Saturday mornings, when hand-picked
and farm produce from the surrounding countryside
makes its way into the town.
Interfolk Festival: every year during the third week of
July, the cultures of the world come together to celebrate cross-cultural friendship through dance, music
and singing. Shows, parades and other entertainment
put on by some 300 dancers and musicians from all of
the world’s continents.
Les Nuits basaltiques: this five-day music and traditional dance festival takes place in late July, offering
an astonishing spectacle with musicians representing
diverse backgrounds and styles.
Les Fêtes Renaissance du Roi de l’Oiseau: each year
in mid-September, the entire town goes into “Renaissance mode”. Le Puy-en-Velay goes on display as part
of this unmissable event.
Tourist Office - Place du Clauzel: +33 (0)4 71 09 38 41
St-Privat-d’Allier: chapelle de
Rochegude (off circuit)
3 km from St-Privat-d’Allier, the Rochegude chapel, which lies
on the Way of Saint James, is well worth the detour and provides a panoramic view over the Gorges de l’Allier.
Saugues
Saugues, the gateway to Le Gévaudan and a stop-off on the
Way of Saint James, continues to keep the legend of its eponymous beast alive...
What to see: Musée de la Bête du Gévaudan: a
series of 22 exhibits take you through the story of this
legendary beast, which killed and devoured more than
100 people from 1764 to 1767!
La Tour des Anglais: medieval tower that served as
the dungeon in the castle, which was ravaged more
than 200 years ago. Beautiful views over the Margeride plateaux.
Festivities: Procession des Pénitents blancs: every
year in mid-April at nightfall.
Festival Celte en Gévaudan: each year for three days
after the first 10 days of August, the culture and music
of the Celtic world come alive in Saugues.
Activities: Baignade biologique: Auvergne’s first
biological bathing spot, with three pools and a grassy
shore. +33 (0)4 71 77 81 94 / +33 (0)4 71 77 71 30
Tourist Office - 9, cours Gervais: +33 (0)4 71 77 71 38
Chanteuges
Built on flood basalt, the village is dominated by a former
Benedictine abbey.
What to see: Le Conservatoire national du Saumon
sauvage: highlights the efforts undertaken to save the
wild salmon of the Allier.
+33 (0)4 71 74 05 45 / +33 (0)4 71 07 41 65
Langeac
This charming holiday resort lies on the Paris-Nîmes railway
line served by the Cévenol trains.
What to see: Musée du Jacquemart: dedicated to
bobbinet, with a speciality from Langeac – black lace.
Historial Agnès de Langeac: sacred art museum with
a major display of illuminations.
Activities: Whitewater sports on the Allier river:
Sportival Haut-Allier: +33 (0)4 71 77 49 80 or
+33 (0)6 80 35 20 82 and Tonic Aventure:
+33 (0)4 71 77 25 64 offer a wide range of activities.
Train touristique des gorges de l’Allier: one of
France’s most beautiful railway journeys. There are no
roads along the riverbank; the train is the only way to
discover the spectacular landscape and infrastructure
(51 tunnels and 16 viaducts) along this route.
+33 (0)4 71 77 70 17
Tourist Office - Place Aristide Briand:
+33 (0)4 71 77 05 41
Chilhac
This charming village perched on a volcanic rocky outcrop
dominates the Allier. Many archaeological digs have been
conducted over the last 50 years.
What to see: Musée de la paléontologie: fossil
remains of the fauna living in Chilhac two million years
ago. +33 (0)4 71 77 41 71 / +33 (0)6 08 49 04 72
Lavaudieu
This delightful haven of peace with its remarkable architecture, recognised as one of the “most beautiful villages
in France”, is built around a former Benedictine abbey. It is
home to the only Romanesque cloister in Auvergne to have
been preserved intact.
Brioude
Brioude, the gateway to the Gorges de l’Allier, is a pleasant
town with southern charms. It developed around the remarkable St-Julien basilica, the largest Romanesque building in
Auvergne.
What to see: St-Julien basilica and the Hôtel de
la Dentelle, a bobbinet workshop which developed
a contemporary lace style in colour for the haute
couture industry.
Tourist Office - Place Lafayette: +33 (0)4 71 74 97 49
ARRIVAL
> Brioude (43)
DISTANCE
> 128 km
DURATION
> 3h / 6h
Accommodation and
gourmet stops on stage 1
La terrasse – A relaxing stop-off on the Way of Saint James
with gourmet dining. Cours Docteur Gervais 43170 SAUGUES
+33 (0)4 71 77 83 10 – hotellaterrasse-saugues.com
Auberge de Chanteuges – Traditional tavern nestled
on the banks of the Desges in the Gorges de l’Allier.
Rue des Moulins 43300 CHANTEUGES – +33 (0)4 71 76 58 42
www.auberge-chanteuges.fr
Ile d’Amour – On the banks of the Allier, this tavern boasts
ground floor rooms with private terraces.
17 Avenue du Gévaudan 43300 LANGEAC – +33 (0)4 71 74 09 97
www.aubergeiledamour.fr
B&B «Chez l’Autre» – An exceptional setting in a unique village
overlooking the Allier. Rue des Granges 43380 CHILHAC
+33 (0)4 71 77 49 98 – www.chez-lautre.com
Hôtel la Crèche – Family hotel with a former stable
transformed into a restaurant – Le bourg 43230 LA CHOMETTE
+33 (0)4 71 76 65 65 – www.lacreche-43.com
La cave gourmande – Wine cellar, restaurant and
delicatessen. 27 Rue du Quatre Septembre, 43100 BRIOUDE
+33 (0)4 71 74 82 76 – www.lacave-gourmande.fr
Accommodation
around Brioude
Hôtel «Le Florina» – Family-run hotel and restaurant in the
village centre – Place de l’Hôtel de Ville 43250 SAINTE-FLORINE
+33 (0)4 73 54 04 45 – www.hotel-leflorina.com
B&B «Le moulin du bateau»
Restored mill at the heart of the Allagnon valley – D909, 43410
LÉOTOING – +33 (0)4 71 76 57 07 – www.lemoulindubateau.com
B&B «Margaridou» – Charming guesthouse.
Aubeyrat, 43450 BLESLE – +33 (0)4 71 76 22 29 – www.alagnon.com
B&B la maison de Maria – Beautiful family home. Le bourg,
43100 SAINT-BEAUZIRE – +33 (0)4 71 76 80 21
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rom the fascinating town of Le Puy, a historic stop-off for travellers in the past, to the thriving town of Brioude, get a condensed snapshot of the
Haute-Loire as you wind your way along roads that look as though they were designed with bikers in mind. After gliding over the high plateaux of
La Margeride, where the beast of Le Gévaudan may still be lurking, the road plunges down to the white waters of the Gorges de l’Allier and its well
preserved treasures. From St-Privat-d’Allier and Saugues to Langeac, Chilhac and Lavaudieu... stone and water are combined with the lush countryside
in this extraordinarily beautiful itinerary.
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At the crossroads
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At:
Brioude
D588
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At the crossroads Follow
At: St-Georges
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D26
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Champagnac le Vieux
At:
La ChaiseDieu
D906
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La Chaise-Dieu
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DEPARTURE > Brioude (43) / Place de
Paris Charles de Gaulle
ARRIVAL
> St-Bonnet-le-Froid (43)
DISTANCE
DURATION
> 193 km
> 4h / 6h
HAUTE-LOIRE MOTORCYCLE CIRCUIT / Haute-Loire / 2 of 3
DEPARTURE > Brioude (43)
Brioude
See stage 1.
Blesle
At the heart of the Allagnon valley, Blesle, recognised as one
of the “most beautiful villages of France”, is a unique village
with its half-timbered houses.
What to see: Musée de la coiffe: a collection of more
than 700 authentic items of headwear for official
ceremonies and daily life.
Activities: Festival des apéros musiques: for 3 days in
mid-August, music can be heard in the street, people’s
homes, café terraces and other unusual locations as
concerts and entertainers descend on the village.
Tourist Office - Place de l’église: +33 (0)4 71 76 26 90
Champagnac-le-Vieux
An unmissable stop-off on the banks of the lake in this charming village, nestled in the forest of the Parc Naturel Régional
du Livradois-Forez.
La Chaise-Dieu
Overlooking vast coniferous forests, La Chaise-Dieu and its renowned abbey buildings emerge as a haven of peace. The «Casa Dei»
(house of God) is one of the most important Gothic structures in
Auvergne. The grandeur of its architecture demands admiration.
Outside of the famous music festival, the rhythm of the abbey is
maintained by the brothers of the Saint Jean community, who
are also available to show visitors around this remarkable site.
What to see: The imposing abbey church: 144 stalls,
organ casing, cloister, tombs and much more...
Symbialys: 300 sculptures by a selection of French
artists from the curious world of oneiric and fantasy
art.
Activities: Festival de la Chaise-Dieu: The renowned
festival held in the St-Robert abbey building offers a
wide repertoire, from piano recitals to full symphony
and choral performances, as well as chamber music.
It focuses in particular on the great masterpieces of
sacred music.
Mushroom fair: each year at the end of October, the
famous dried mushroom fair is well worth the detour.
Tourist Office - Rue St-Esprit: +33 (0)4 71 00 01 16
St-Victor-sur-Arlanc
What to see: Musée de la radio et jeux électroniques:
technical and aesthetic development of radio from the
1925 wireless to the present day, as well as the development of electronic games from 1975 onwards.
+33 (0)4 71 03 34 25 / +33 (0)6 07 46 46 76
Craponne-sur-Arzon
Festivities: Country music festival: each year in late
July. Talented and original performers come together in
a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for a festival dedicated entirely to country and western music.
Tourist Office - Place du For: +33 (0)4 71 03 23 14
Chamalières-sur-Loire
Charming little village on the banks of the Loire.
What to see: Romanesque priory church, former
Benedictine monastery.
Retournac
What to see: Musée des Manufactures de Dentelles:
As well as a remarkable collection of more than 5000
lace designs from 1880 to 1920, the most important
part of the museum is its mechanical lace workshop.
It houses a collection of almost every machine used
in the Haute-Loire since 1902. Its contemporary and
interactive exhibits, with demonstrations of the bobbinet
style and the spectacular mechanical looms in action,
help preserve this long-standing know-how.
Tourist Office - Place Boncompain:
+33 (0)4 71 65 20 50
Monistrol-sur-Loire
What to see: Château des évêques, former residence
of the bishops of Le Puy.
Tourist Office - Château des Evêques - Allée du château:
+33 (0)4 71 66 03 14
Ste-Sigolène
What to see: Musée La Fabrique: 400 years of weaves
made by former braid makers using 16 operational
looms. The transition from woven fabrics to plastic over
the last 50 years is also presented.
Tourist Office - Place du 8 mai: +33 (0)4 71 66 13 07
Montfaucon
What to see: Collection of paintings Abel Grimmer.
As you pass through Montfaucon, be sure to take the
time to admire its collection of 12 Flemish paintings
from the 16th century (Notre-Dame chapel).
Tourist Office - 33, rue Centrale: +33 (0)4 71 59 95 73
St-Bonnet-le-Froid
St-Bonnet-le-Froid is a village perched at an altitude of 1159
m, nestled in forest land between the plateaux of Le Velay
and Le Vivarais and straddling the Ardèche and Haute-Loire
departments. It is the crossing point between the Auvergne
and Rhône-Alpes regions, the Rhône valley and the Massif
Central. St-Bonnet-le-Froid, which overlooks the Cance and
Doux gorges, boasts magnificent views. But it is above all a
place of fine food. From home cooking to restaurants of international renown, you’ll be spoilt for choice and are sure to
remember your visit to Saint-Bonnet for a long time to come.
ARRIVAL
> St-Bonnet-le-Froid (43)
DISTANCE
> 193 km
DURATION
> 4h / 6h
Accommodation and
gourmet stops on stage 2
La cave gourmande – Wine cellar, restaurant and
delicatessen. 27 Rue du Quatre Septembre, 43100 BRIOUDE
+33 (0)4 71 74 82 76 www.lacave-gourmande.fr
Hôtel Leydier – Warm atmosphere in this former feudal
market town – 7 Rue du Fangeas 43270 ALLEGRE
+33 (0)4 71 00 70 12 – www.hotel-leydier43.com
B&B «Le Clos Saint-François» – Former 17th-century convent
Le Clos Saint François, 43500 BEAUNE-SUR-ARZON
+33 (0)4 71 01 23 95 – www.leclosstfrancois.com
Les Rives de l’Arzon – Traditional tavern in the Gorges de la
Loire – Avenue Pierre Chabannes 43800 VOREY-SUR-ARZON
+33 (0)4 71 01 13 00 – www.hotel-rives-arzon.fr
Hôtel la Tour – Gourmet getaway and comfortable hotel.
7 ter Rue Fraisse 43220 DUNIERES – +33 (0)4 71 66 86 66
www.hotelrestaurantlatour.com
Hôtel restaurant l’Avenue – Former roadhouse offering
family cuisine – 23 avenue des Maisonnettes
43290 MONTFAUCON-EN-VELAY – +33 (0)4 71 59 90 16
www.hotel-rest-delavenue.fr
Accommodation around
St-Bonnet-le-Froid
Auberge des Myrtilles – Traditional tavern in an old
farmhouse next to woodland – Les Gorses 43290 ST-BONNET-LEFROID – +33 (0)4 71 59 96 60 – www.aubergedesmyrtilles.fr
Hôtel le Fort du Pré – Beautiful residence in a natural setting
offering fine dining – Le Fort du Pré 43290 ST-BONNET-LE-FROID +33 (0)4 71 59 91 83 – www.le-fort-du-pre.fr
Hôtel Clair Matin – Chalet in a natural setting with sophisticated
cuisine. Les Barandons (D 185) 43400 LE CHAMBON-SUR-LIGNON
+33 (0)4 71 59 73 03 – www.hotelclairmatin.com
Festivities: Mushroom fair: each year after the first 10
days in November, this renowned fair is sure to delight
all enthusiasts.
Tourist Office - 1, chemin de Brard
+33 (0)4 71 65 64 41
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ou will never tire of the fantastic bends along the exciting banks of the Alagnon! Then switch to “racecourse” mode as you tackle the hairpins of
Le Brivadois, which climb up to La Chaise-Dieu. As you turn and ascend, enjoy the scents of the surrounding forest land and wild mushrooms,
lift your visor and enjoy the view! Then head east along the Gorges de la Loire and take in the panoramic views of the Monts du Velay as you
head for France’s most celebrated gastronomic village, St-Bonnet-le-Froid, where food lovers will be happy to give their throttle a break and pick up
a knife and fork.
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At the crossroads
Town
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At: St-Bonnetle-Froid
Close to:
Infruits
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D36
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48.9
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St-Bonnet
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Le Mazet
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D500
LES ESTABLES
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4
14,6 km
Mazet-St-Voy
At: Chalet de
Chadeyrac
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5,9 km
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20 km
Station du Mézenc / Les Estables
D500
PRADELLES
KM
68.9
32,5 km
for
Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille
Arlempdes
7
At:
Salettes
N88
LANGOGNE
[OLU
KM
101.4
8
D26
GRANDRIEU
for
3HUNVNUL
29 km
Pradelles
At:
Laval Atger
D988
VIADUC DE
CHAPEAUROUX
KM
130.4
[OLU
D31
CAYRES
for
9
23 km
Cayres
At:
Cayres
D33
LE-PUY-EN-VELAY
KM
153.4
10
HAUTE-LOIRE MOTORCYCLE CIRCUIT
Haute-Loire / 3 of 3
3L4VUHZ[PLY
At:
Le Monastier
D18
KM
1.4
6
for
17 km
LE-PUY-ENVELAY
Le-Puy-en-Velay
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DEPARTURE > St-Bonnet-le-Froid (43)
In front of 4x4 ADC garage
ARRIVAL
> Le Puy-en-Velay (43)
DISTANCE
DURÉE
> 200 km
> 4h / 6h
HAUTE-LOIRE MOTORCYCLE CIRCUIT / Haute-Loire / 3 of 3
DEPARTURE > St-Bonnet-le-Froid (43)
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St-Bonnet-le-Froid
See stage 2.
Tence
Delightful village nestled in rolling hills and forest land.
Activities:
Putting-golf: combining the ease of mini-golf with the
sensations of golf, this game is played simply with a
putter. A charming location in the Crouzilhac forest +33 (0)4 71 65 49 99
Tourist Office - 8, place de l’Esplanade:
+33 (0)4 71 59 81 99
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
This renowned holiday resort also serves as a training centre
for elite athletes. But the town and the surrounding villages
are above all known for their traditional warm welcome and
the fierce resistance displayed during the Second World War.
The inhabitants of Le Chambon and neighbouring villages
received an honorary diploma from Yad Vashem recognising
them as “Righteous Among the Nations”.
What to see:
Memorial site: insights into the commitment of local
residents as they engaged in civic, spiritual and armed
resistance. Permanent exhibition, memorial hall and
multimedia centre with various information points.
+33 (0)4 71 56 56 65
Activities:
Golf: 18-hole golf course located in a superb midaltitude mountain setting - +33 (0)4 71 59 28 10
Festivities:
Festival Musiques en Vivarais-Lignon : each year
during the second half of August, classical and world
music can be heard in the churches and temples on the
plateau. +33 (0)4 71 59 87 63 / +33 (0)4 71 59 71 56
Lectures sous l’arbre: contemporary poetry readings each
year during the third week of August. +33 (0)4 75 30 40 30
Tourist Office - 2, route de Tence: +33 (0)4 71 59 71 56
Mazet-St-Voy
What to see:
L’Atelier du Sabotier: demonstrations of clog making +33 (0)4 71 65 04 12
Jardin botanique: some 500 plant species on a
2-hectare site.
Tourist Office - Place des Droits de l’Homme:
+33 (0)4 71 65 07 32
Station du Mézenc/Les Estables
Charming year-round family holiday resort located in the
highest town of the Massif Central (1350 m).
Activities:
Climb Mont Mézenc: take the time out to climb to
the summit of Mont Mézenc, the highest point in the
Department at an altitude of 1753 m. Unforgettable
panoramic views.
Tourist Office - Place du Mézenc: +33 (0)4 71 08 31 08
Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille
It was in Le Monastier that the famous Scottish writer, Robert
Louis Stevenson, began his “Travels with a Donkey in the
Cévennes”.
What to see:
Espace culturel européen: exhibitions, monastic
heritage and history of Le Monastier. Abbey treasure,
film and more.
Musée des croyances populaires: ghosts, elves,
werewolves, witches, healers... what do we believe in?
The museum explores this world and is home to the
tales and legends of the past and modern times.
Festivities:
Festival La Musique des Cuivres: each year for a week
in early August, the village hosts a range of concerts
featuring brass instruments with astonishing originality
and creativity - +33 (0)4 71 03 94 17
Tourist Office - Place du Vallat: +33 (0)4 71 08 37 76
Arlempdes (off circuit)
Picturesque village recognised among “the most beautiful villages in
France” overlooked by one of the most renowned castles on the banks
of the Loire. The ruins of the mediaeval fortress appear to watch over
the gorges.
Pradelles
A stone’s throw from the Naussac dam and the Haut-Allier, this
small village is steeped in history and has been recognised among
the “most beautiful villages in France”. It boasts panoramic views over
the Cévennes and La Margeride.
What to see:
Cheval Land: museum all about draught horses:
discover the atmosphere of a 19th-century roadhouse
with six draught horses, a collection of horse-drawn
dwellings and reconstructed scenes. On site you can
also enjoy an acrobatic circuit over the water.
+33 (0)4 71 00 87 87
Tourist Office - Place de la Halle: +33 (0)4 71 00 82 65
Cayres
What to see:
Lac du Bouchet: located at an altitude of 1208 m
in a volcanic crater 800 m across, this pristine lake
is surrounded by coniferous forest in a setting that
is reminiscent of Canada. The walk around the lake
(approx. 40 mins) is a delight.
Le Puy-en-Velay
See stage 1.
ARRIVAL
> Le Puy-en-Velay (43)
DISTANCE
> 200 km
DURATION
> 5h / 7h
Accommodation and
gourmet stops on stage 3
Hôtel de la Poste – Family-run hotel and traditional cuisine.
12 rue de Saint-Agrève 43190 TENCE – +33 (0)4 71 56 39 25
www.hotel-poste-tence.com
La maison forestière – At the foot of Mont Mézenc,
restaurant and stopover – Route de Peccata, 43150 Les Estables
+33 (0)4 71 08 35 66 – www.lamaisonforestieredumezenc.fr
Hôtel le Clair Logis – Family-run hotel and restaurant
in mid-altitude mountain setting – 6 Planet de la Croix 43150
LAUSSONNE – +33 (0)4 71 05 11 75 – www.leclairlogis.fr
Aux légendes – Biker-friendly atmosphere – Bel air, 43420
PRADELLES +33 (0)4 71 00 88 00 – www.auxlegendes.fr
Gîte la Source – Gîte for group stays in a natural setting –
Hameau des Angles D32, 43340 ST-CHRISTOPHE-D’ALLIER
+33 (0)4 66 69 62 61 – www.gitelasource.info
Accommodation around
Le Puy-en-Velay
Hôtel Barriol – Small-scale hotel and restaurant in the land of
Jules Romain – place du Marché 43260 ST-JULIEN-CHAPTEUIL
+33 (0)4 71 08 70 17 – www.lebarriol.com
Auberge à la croisée des chemins – Charming tavern two
minutes from Lac du Bouchet – Le bourg – 43510 Cayres
+33 (0)4 71 09 36 69 – aubergelacroiseedeschemins.com
Hôtel le Val Vert – Establishment overlooking the town of
Le Puy-en-Velay – 6 Avenue Baptiste 43000 LE PUY-EN-VELAY
+33 (0)4 71 09 09 30 – www.hotelvalvert.com
Appart’Hôtel des Capucins – Town centre location.
29 rue des Capucins 43000 LE PUY-EN-VELAY
+33 (0)4 71 04 28 74 – www.lescapucins.net
Hôtel le Bourbon – Attractive rooms and good food at the
heart of Yssingeaux – 5 Place de la Victoire 43200 YSSINGEAUX
+33 (0)4 71 59 06 54 – www.le-bourbon.com
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