KM KM KM KM KM KM KM KM

At the
CROSSROADS
At :
Village
TOTAL
Follow
D942
Orcines
LE MT-DORE
Relais des Puys
KM
on
34km
0.0
At the
CROSSROADS
At :
Follow
22207
sur
on
Village
TOTAL
D978
Le Rivalet
BESSE
on
KM
14,2km
61.6
Departure
Circuit de Charade
Le Puy de Dôme
Orcival
Roches Tuillières et Sanadoire
Lac du Guéry
4 km after:
At entrance to:
D 996
Lac
du Guéry
MUROL
KM
on
34.0
Murol
At :
Murol
KM
49.6
Besse
15,6km
Besse
Besse-et-St-Anastaise
D978
Col de la Croix St Robert
KM
on
75.8
200m
Le Lac Chambon et Murol
At :
D 996
ST NECTAIRE
on
5,2km
Besse
KM
on
76.0
25,1km
St Nectaire
At :
St-Nectaire
KM
54.8
D996
ISSOIRE
on
6,8km
Entering:
Le
Mont-Dore
CENTRE-VILLE
on
KM
500m
101.1
Le Mont-Dore
Le Mont-Dore
Arrival
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
LE MONT-DORE
Departure: Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
Le Relais des Puys
Arrival: Le Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
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Distance: 102 km
Duration: 2-5hrs
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Circuit de Charade
World-famous Formula 1 racing driver Stirling
Moss said of this: “I don’t know a more wonderful
track than Charade”. You can do as he and many
other legendary figures who have driven this track
have done before, and drive on the old part with
its banked corners. Unforgettable!!
Tel: +33 (0)4.73.29.52.95
Charade Aventure (4WD, quad bikes etc.):
+33 (0)6 82 50 44 67
Le Puy de Dôme
It would be unthinkable to do this trip without
climbing to the top of this volcano, which is to
Auvergne what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Its 1,465
metre summit looks out over the Chaîne des Puys,
and the 365° view from it is breathtaking. And why
not enjoy going down it as well... by paraglider
pehaps?? Starting in June 2012, a new rack railway
will be able to take you right to the top!
Aéro Parapente: +33 (0)6 61 24 11 45 or
Espace Volcan: +33 (0)4.73.62.26.00
Orcival
La Basilique Notre-Dame d’Orcival: its
magnificent capitals and statue of the Virgin
Mary make this one of the most prestigious
Romanesque churches in Auvergne.
Hidden by Mother Nature, the Chateau de Cordès
is perfectly preserved for visitors; from the chapel, to
the Louis XV furniture, to the gardens designed by
Le Nôtre. Open all year round, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Tel: +33 (0)4.73.65.81.34
Tourist Office: +33 (0)4.73.65.89.77
Roches Tuillière et Sanadoire
From the viewpoint indicator, these two volcanoes
appear to loom up from the depths like two
sentries and rise over the valley. Sanadoire owes
its name to the French word “sonner”, as its lava
makes a tinkling noise when 2 pieces are struck
against one another, while Tuillière owes its name
to its columns, which are cut up into sheets, and
which were once used to cover roofs (the French
word for tile maker is “tuilier”).
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
Lac du Guéry
Between two absolutely wonderful sections, as
sinuous as you could want and in the middle of
the massif, the highest lake in Auvergne (1,224m)
can be enjoyed when you stop for a well-earned
pastoral break!
Le Lac Chambon et Murol
Arriving at Le Lac Chambon is the perfect
opportunity for a pleasant break on a terrace or a
spot of sunbathing on one of its superb beaches!
Or you might be tempted to walk around the lake
(1 hour), or hire a canoe, a pedalo or a windsurfer.
And in the background the huge Château de Murol
looks out over the entire valley.
What to see:
Château de Murol: unaccompanied visits or visits
conducted by the Paladins du Sancy (knights). A
very unusual visit, taking you back to feudal times.
Special prices for the bikers.
Tel: +33 (0)4.73.26.02.00
Activities:
Rando Quad ABS (quadbiking):
Tel: +33 (0)4.73.88.82.01
Festivities:
Fête du pain (bread fair): mid July
Tourist Office: +33 (0)4.73.88.62.62
Saint-Nectaire
The land where the famous cheese comes from.
Looked over by its no less famous Romanesque
church, come and discover the riches of SaintNectaire, which is also well-known for the volcanic
waters that pour through its galleries, while its
underground caves are also well worth visiting.
What to see:
Église de Saint-Nectaire: the capitals of its chancel make this one of the 5 most notable Romanesque churches in Auvergne. (12th century).
Ferme Bellonte et Mystères de Farges: Come
and watch Saint-Nectaire being made using age
old traditions. For milking and production times,
phone: +33 (0)4.73.88.53.95
A
An audio-visual commentary will reveal the
amazing story of the 4 troglodyte caves, one of
which is used for maturing the Saint-Nectaire.
Tel: +33 (0)4.73.88.52.25
Festivities:
Journées du Saint-Nectaire: 1st weekend in
June. A large and very festive market as part of
the Sites du goût.
Tourist Office: +33 (0)4.73.88.50.86
Departure
Orcines
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
Auvergne in its purest form: a wonderful medieval
town in the middle of pasture land and at the foot
of the resort of Super-Besse. You’ll love its little
alleyways, which are almost intact reminders of
Arrival
what used to go on here during the 15th and 16th
Le Mont-Dore
centuries. Its little shops will tantalise your taste
buds with their Auvergne specialities. Don’t forget
to pay a visit to the Monday market with its lovely
atmosphere.
What to see:
Église Saint-André: This 12th-century church
Gourmet stops
contains some remarkable statues, including
the one of Notre Dame de Vassivière (which is 1
L’Auberge de Campagne - an unmissable stop
housed there during the winter).
on the wonderful road to Le Guéry, enjoy the
Le Musée du ski: housed in the lovely Reine
fantastic scenery over a delicious truffade or some
Margot building.
refreshment at a wonderful location.
Douharesse-Orcival - +33 (0)4.73.65.85.70
Festivities:
Festival Art’Air: 1st weekend in July
3 A jour et Nuit - outside the château, why not try
some medieval cooking?
Activities:
Rue Estaing - Murol - +33 (0)4.73.88.64.82
Guided tour of Besse
4 La Grange d’Alphonse - come and try some
Besse Tourist Office: +33 (0)4.73.79.52.84
Col de la Croix Saint-Robert
Going up the highest mountain road of Le Sancy
is a terrific experience. At 1,451 metres high, time
seems to stop for a while, just for the delectation
of the senses!
Le Mont-Dore
See Roadbook 3.
journey through the volcanoes, during which you will enter the very heart of Auvergne’s
volcanoes, along the flanks and wonderful plateaux of these lava giants, dormant for 8,000
years. Amazingly impressive! First there is La Chaîne des Puys with its splendid guardian pointing
its antenna skywards: Le Puy de Dôme! Then there are the younger massifs of Le Sancy, where
the roads seem to have been designed purely for the pleasure of biking! Le Col du Guéry, Le Col
de la Croix Morand, Le Col de la Croix St Robert, le Lac Chambon, St Nectaire, Besse, Le MontDore and more. Every inch is a joy to drive, alongside absolutely breathtaking scenery.
country-style dishes, including phonsounette.
Farges - +33 (0)4.73.88.52.25
6 Brasserie de la Gayme - try some regional
specialities on the terrace: meats from Salers,
aligot, Tripoux.
Place de la Gayme - Besse - +33 (0)4.73.79.50.38
7 Le Buron de Chaudefour - well-known for its
truffade. Chaudefour - +33 (0)4.73.88.63.67
Departure: Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
Le Relais des Puys
Arrival: Le Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
Distance: 102 km
Duration: 2-5 hrs