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Massif Central

The Massif Central is the largest mountainous region in France. This high-altitude territory is a paradise for lovers of wide-open spaces, whether they are cyclists, mountain bikers or hikers. It offers an extraordinary variety of landscapes, from vast high plateaus and volcanic formations to deep gorges and numerous peaks rising above 1,800 metres. Several legendary historic trails cross the Massif Central, including the Camino de Santiago, the St Guilhem Way, the Stevenson Trail and the GTMC. Each offers a truly unique experience, leaving you with the feeling that you have travelled through another world…

Here is the list of destinations.

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      Crossing of the Massif Central by road bike

      From the volcanoes of the Auvergne to the Mediterranean

      ref RR20
      8 days and 7 nightsFreeLevel 3Road bike
      Crossing the Massif Central by road bike: from Clermont-Ferrand, passing by the typical volcanoes of Auvergne to arrive at the sea in the pretty town of Sète nicknamed the «Venice of Languedoc».
      From 1295€/person
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        The Route of Stevenson by mountain bike

        From Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-du-Gard

        ref RY33
        6 days and 5 nightsFreeLevel 3Mountain Biking
        The way to Stevenson by mountain bike. A 250km mountain bike adventure from Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-du-Gard, this mountain bike route takes you through the Velay, Gévaudan, Mont Lozère and the Cévennes.
        From 560€/person
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          The Route of Stevenson, First Part

          From Puy-en-Velay to Chasseradès

          ref RP60
          8 days and 7 nightsFreeLevel 2Hiking
          From Puy en Velay to Chasseradès. This first stage of the Chemin de Stevenson takes you through the volcanic landscape of Velay, passing through the Gévaudan to arrive at the pretty hamlet of Chasseradès.
          From 680€/person
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            St Guilhem Path 2nd Part 6 days

            Part 2 : from Meyrueis to St Guilhem le Désert

            ref RP66
            6 days and 5 nightsFreeLevel 2Hiking
            From Meyrueis, take the second part of the Chemin de St Guilhem. You'll pass Mont-Aigoual, with the village of L'Espérou at its foot. Then it's on to the Causse de Blandas, the Cirque de Navacelles, the Larzac plateau and the beautiful village of St Guilhem le Désert.
            From 530€/person
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              The Great Crossing of the Massif Central by mountain bike, Part 3

              From Millau to Sète

              ref RY32
              5 days and 4 nightsFree or GuidedLevel 2Mountain Biking
              The GTMC. the final part of the Great Crossing of the Massif Central by mountain bike, to arrive in Sète and the Mediterranean Sea. After the beautiful Millau and its viaduct, cross the Causse du Larzac passing through the beautiful villages of La Couvertoirade and Lunas. Then it is the south that leads you to the red lands of Lake Salagou, a favorite spot for mountain bikers! Before putting your feet in the water, you slalom between the beautiful wineries of the Hérault, then along the canal du midi and the sea via a beautiful bike path to arrive in Sète.
              From 740€/person
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                The Great Crossing of the Massif Central by mountain bike Part 1

                From Clermont-Ferrand to Laubert or Mende

                ref RY30
                6 days and 5 nightsFree or GuidedLevel 2Mountain Biking
                The GTMC VTT: The Great Crossing of the Massif Central by VTT. From Clermont-Ferrand, you cross the volcanoes of Auvergne, Cézaillier, Margeride and Lozère. The route takes you to meet the Puy de Dôme, the Puy de Sancy (1886m) and the Truc de Fortunio. From the heart of Auvergne to Lozère, passing through the forests of altitude of the Margeride, you ride on a perfect mix between climbs on slopes and playful descents!
                From 940€/person
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                  The Great Crossing of the Massif Central by mountain bike Part 2

                  From Mende / Laubert to Cirque de Navacelles

                  ref RY31
                  5 days and 4 nightsFreeLevel 2Mountain Biking
                  The GTMC VTT. Part 2 of the Great Crossing of the Massif Central by mountain bike, takes you to the discovery of the Cevennes, through the famous Mont-Lozère and Mont-Aigoual, through very pretty reliefs. On paths and trails adapted to mountain biking and well marked, you are hosted at our partners in the heart of the beautiful villages of the Cevennes. After crossing the famous Causse Méjean, it is the descent of the spectacular Cirque de Navacelles.
                  From 590€/person
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                    The Route of Stevenson, Second part

                    From Chasseradès to St Jean du Gard

                    ref RP61
                    7 days and 6 nightsFreeLevel 2Hiking
                    En partant de Chasseradès, cette seconde étape du Chemin de Stevenson vous fera parcourir les Cévennes en passant par le Mont Lozère (1699m) et pour finir votre randonnée à Saint-Jean-du-Gard.
                    From 610€/person
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                      The Route of Stevenson, Integral

                      Integral : From Puy-en-Velay to St Jean du Gard

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                      14 days and 13 nightsFreeLevel 2Hiking
                      From Puy-en-Velay to Saint Jean du Gard, follow in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson and his donkey Modestine, who walked this route in 1878.
                      From 1230€/person
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                        St Guilhem Path 2nd part 8 days

                        From Le Rozier to St Guilhem le Désert

                        ref RP67
                        8 days and 7 nightsFreeLevel 2Hiking
                        From Le Rozier and the Jonte gorges, you take the second part of the Chemin de St Guilhem. You'll pass Mont-Aigoual, with the village of L'Espérou at its foot. Then it's on to the Causse de Blandas, the Cirque de Navacelles, the Larzac plateau and the beautiful village of St Guilhem le Désert.
                        From 680€/person
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