- L’Autre Chemin
- Séjours
- Few words with sir Stevenson
Basing this ride loosely on the Stevenson Trail – an incredible journey undertaken by writer Robert Louis Stevenson on his donkey Modestine – we have adapted the Scot’s route to make a fantastic itinerary for an electric bike. This trip could also have been called the “Cévenole Hills” because the Scottish writer loved travelling through the undulating Cévennes national park.
Cycle through the countryside, completely immersed in the natural and cultural riches of the Haute-Loire, Lozère and Gard as you criss-cross the River Loire, Allier, Lot, Tarn and Gardon. A condensed trip reserved for cyclists with strong thighs!
“A chat with Sir Stevenson” is a long-distance trip that requires the rider to be competent at fixing any minor mechanical problems themselves (puncture, slipped bike chain) and have a proficient cycling ability (pedalling in a standing position and tackling some challenging trails).
The itinerary has plenty of uphill and downhill stretches, a mixture of long uphill climbs followed by steep descents that are made bearable thanks to the breathtaking scenery!
Revel in the joy of pedalling effort-free through the forest before joining the country lanes of the Haute-Loire. This trip is perfumed by broom shrubs and fresh Haute-Loire air, with basalt columns, forests, volcanos and the Loire gorges as a backdrop.
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- Expert tour with significant drop : +4790m – Country roads and paths (some hard trails)
- Family tour : Children from ages of 15 (according to cycle ability)
- Price (per person, on a basis of 2 people sharing)
- Guesthouses & 2 or 3* hotels
| A Chat with Sir Stevenson | Fares |
| Bike tour on half-board basis* E-bike rental with a digital guiding solution Bag transfer (1bag maxi 15kg / pers) The GPX file Roadbook and a map The journey back and bike return in minibus |
€980/ pers. |
| EXTRAS | |
| Lone traveller single room | +€180 / bike |
| Travelling with a trekking bike | -€60 / bike |
| Travelling with your own bike | -€150 / bike |
*Your first stay in Le puy is booked on the bed & breakfast option to allow you to choose your restaurant in town
- See Extras & services section for :
- Riding with your bike or a standard trekking bike
- Lone traveller
- Multi-risk and cancellation insurance
- Agency fees : See the “Price Info” section
- Groups, please contact us
Click on the schedule to book your e-bike trip – See General terms and conditions
Advantages of going on an electric bike tour with L’Autre Chemin:
- You travel independently
- Bike rental : We provide modern electric bikes that are both comfortable and easy to ride. L’Autre Chemin can also supply children’s bikes or trailers.
- 1 digital guiding solution
- Your stopovers are in guesthouses or family-friendly hotels, providing a comfortable and authentic base from which you can discover the local area and enjoy a real change of scenery.
- Your luggage is transported to each stopover (you only need to carry what you need for the day with you).
- All of the itineraries have been tried and tested to ensure that our packages are both extraordinary and accessible.
Please note that every stopover is given as an indication and may be modified according to the availability of accommodation
A nice opportunity to discover the ancient town an the European capital of Saint-James way.
To do, to see :
• Le Puy-en-Velay
> Crozatier Museum
> Notre-Dame de France
> L’Hôtel-Dieu
> Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel
> The medieval town
> The Cathedral
> Pass 3 monuments
Revel in the joy of pedalling effort-free through the forest before joining the country lanes of the Haute-Loire. This trip is perfumed by broom shrubs and fresh Haute-Loire air, with basalt columns, forests, volcanos and the Loire gorges as a backdrop.
Ride along Robert Louis Stevenson Trail to the village of Monastier-sur-Gazeille, made famous by the Scottish writer. Make your way towards the Loire Gorges, to the village of Goudet on the banks of the Loire, before pedalling back up to the Devès plateaus.
To do, to see :
• Le Monastier sur Gazeille
> Saint Chaffre Abbey
> St Jean Baptiste Church
> Fontains
> Croyances populaires museum
> School museum
> Cultural European hall (exhibitions)
> La Recoumène bridge
> Bunjee jump> L’Abbaye de Saint Chaffre qui mélange Roman et Gothique.
• Saint-Martin-de-Fugères
> The Church
• Goudet
> The village
> The tower bell of the church
> The Beaufort castle standing over the Loire
> Beaches (be careful, swimming is not supervised)
> The walk along the Loire on the small trail
Day 3 : MASCLAUX- CHAUDEYRAC - 57KM - D+ 970M
You will need courage today to climb the heights of the Gorges de la Loire to find the Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas and its famous volcanic lake then Landos, Pradelles (labeled the most beautiful villages in France) before leaving the Haute- Loire to win Langogne. A day on the way to Stevenson ..
To do, to see :
• le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas
> The volcanic lake
• Landos
> The St Félix church
> The Ribains swamp
• Arquejols
> Viaduc
> Jagonas castle
• Pradelles
> One of the most beautiful village of France
> Rail biking of Pradelles
> The net-gothic church
> Water leisure center
> The panorama on the Gévaudan
• Langogne
> The lake of Naussac and its nautical activities
> The Calquières spinning
> Sacred art museum
• Saint-Flour-de-Mercoire
> The forest
> The small church
> Le Ron de la Baoune -Grantici chaos
> Stevenson fir tree
Now it’s time to get down to business, with some steep uphill and downhill stretches! To distract yourself from the effort, drink in the stunning scenery of the Gévaudan, including the Mercoire forest and the Château de Luc. Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings as you catch your first glimpse of the Allier River!
To do, to see :
• Cheylard-l'Evèque
> Notre Dame of all Graces
• Luc
> The ruins of the medieval castle
> The first meanders of l'Allier
• Chasseradès
> The Saint-Blaise Church
A sporting day but which reserves you incredible landscapes on the Cevennes.
To do, to see :
• Mirandol
> The viaduct
• Le Bleymard
> Le Lot
> The Saint-Jean Chapel
> Roofs made of Tournel lauzes
> The Lozère Mount
> Le Lot
• Finiels
> The granitic blocks
> The view on the Cévennes
> Local architecture
• Pont de Montvert
> The Tarn valley
> The house of the Mont-Lozère
> The little road to l'Hermet
• Le Col du Sapet
> The incredible view
• Le Col du Sapet
> The collegial
Ride along the banks of the Mimente, which opens out into beautiful basins of crystal clear, fresh water, until you reach Cassagnas. Now, following Stevenson’s footsteps, the trail winds up through a magnificent forest to the summit of the mountain before diving down into the fragrant landscapes that are characteristic of the South of France.
You reach Saint-Jean du Gard following the banks of the Mimente river and the hill crests which offer a gorgeous scenery and dense forest full of chestnuts trees. Breathe the south of France flavours, you reach the Gard Départment.
To do, to see :
• Florac
> A waters crossroads : Le Tarn, Le Tarnon, la Mimente et le Pêcher
> The house of the Cévennes park located in the castle
> The small streets
• Saint-Julien d'Arpaon
> The cool and beautiful Miment valley
> The remains of the XIIIrd century Castle
>The chestnut forest
• Between Cassagnas et Saint-Germain la Calberte
> The ruins of a gallo-roman villa
> The scenic view
• Saint-Germain la Calberte
> Chestnuts
> The XIst Century castle
> The Saint-Germain Church
> The statue of l'Homme cévenol
• Saint-Etienne Vallée Française
> The village
> The church
> The castle of Cambiaire
> The fresh swimming in le Martinet
• Saint-Jean du Gard
> The old-bridge
> The clock tower
> The Saint-Jean-Castle
> The Maison Rouge spinning and its horse-shoe stairs
> The Stevenson fount
> The steam train
You, your luggage and your bike will be taken in front of the Office of Tourism for your return to the agency L'Autre Chemin.
As an optional extra, L’Autre Chemin offers:
Lone traveller?
L’Autre Chemin offers high quality accommodation in a single room, for a surcharge:
- Single room surcharge for Chat with Sir Stevenson package: +€180
Riding on your own bike or with a standard mountain bike
- Traveling with your bike: €150 off on the price tour / person who uses his own bike
- Traveling with a bike without electric assistance: €60 off on the price tour / person traveling with a standard mountain-bike (
Multiple-risk and cancellation insurance with our partner Europ Assistance
For peace of mind while you travel, L’Autre Chemin offers a range of multiple-risk and cancellation insurance packages.
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L’Autre Chemin has teamed up with a selection of guesthouses and small, traditional hotels to ensure that every stopover is an opportunity to learn about the architecture, lifestyle, gastronomy and local people of this region.
Examples of accommodation ont the Chat with Stevenson bike tour
Le Clos Masclaux
Hôtel les Bellugues
Price (per person, on a basis of 2 people sharing)
| A Chat with Sir Stevenson | Fares |
| Bike tour on half-board basis* E-bike rental with 1 GPS / group Bag transfer (1bag maxi 15kg / pers) The GPX file Roadbook and a map The journey back and bike return in minibus |
€980/ pers. |
| EXTRAS | |
| Lone traveller single room | +€180 / bike |
| Travelling with a trekking bike | -€60 / bike |
| Travelling with your own bike | -€150 |
*Your first stay in Le puy is booked on the bed & breakfast option to allow you to choose your restaurant in town
Prices include:
- Accommodation in double or twin room with half-board (on a basis of 2 people sharing except stopover in Le Puy proposed in B&B option) plus French holiday tax,
- Bike rental : Provision of an electric hybrid bicycle or a standard bike according to your choice iwith a digital guiding solution, 1 cycle bag (1/ adult bike), helmet, basic repair kit
- Baggage transfers (1 bag maxi 15kg / pax) to every stopover,
- A GPX file included
- Roadbook & Stevenson way map,
- Telephone assistance
- Transfer from Conques to Le Puy-en-Velay person and bike.
Extra
- Single room
- Multiple-risk and cancellation insurance
Prices do not include:
- Transport and transfers to the starting point,
- Any meals included in the selected option, drinks,
- Spending money, any optional visits or activities,
- Cancellation or multiple-risk insurance
- Agency fees : €10 / rider
Agency fees
€10 / traveller
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