- L’Autre Chemin
- Séjours
- Flavoured breeze
Three outstanding days riding across the high plateaux of the Mézenc to take a breath of fresh air ! Ride to discover the highlands of the Mézenc, the land of “cistre“: a type of herb called “Alpine fennel” that gives Fin Gras du Mézenc beef its particular flavour. Set off to explore the village of Moudeyres with its thatched
roofs, St Front lake, and, of course, the Mézenc. Pedal along picturesque roads, Saint Régis’ Trail, and the Tour de Velay trail.
With a small incursion in Ardèche, discover the Béage, Sainte-Eulalie but also the Mont-Gerbier-de-Jonc, the sources of the Loire, Mont-Mézenc, the incredible villages of cottages Moudeyres and Bigorre without forgetting the volcanic lake of St Front!
A real condensed of the best of the high plateaux of Mézenc to soak up the landscape, architecture, the art of living in rustic and intense mountain!
A lovely short stay for a real change of scenery!
- Difference in altitude: 2520 m – Country roads and easy trails
- Easy routes and paths
- Family Tour : Children from 13 with an e-bike (according to cycling ability) – For the youngest under 6 in a trailer
- Price (per person, on a basis of 2 people sharing)
- Guesthouses & 2 or 3* hotels
| Flavoured breeze | Fares |
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Your 5 days cycling trip including:
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€570 / pers. |
| 4 days trio with no last night in Le Puy-en-Velay | €495 / pers. |
| Extra: Rent a trekking E-bike + 2 panniers + bike insurance | +€115 / bike |
| Extra: Rent a trekking bike + 2 panniers + bike insurance | +€75 / bike |
| Extra : A charming stay at Moudeyres | +€50 / pers |
| Extra single room – not lone traveller | +€140 |
*Your stays in Le puy are booked with the bed & breakfast option
Agency fees : €12 / pax
Click on the schedule to book your e-bike trip – See General terms and conditions
Advantages of a bike tour with L’Autre Chemin:
- You travel by your own
- Extra : We provide modern electric bikes that are both comfortable and easy to ride. Bikes are insured
- 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 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.
On the morning come and join us in Coubon wher you can leave your car and take your bikes.
To discover :
• 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
Picture OT Le Puy - Luc OLIVIER
After taking possession of your bikes, drink in the magnificent views of the Loire valley as you head over hills and through forests towards charming villages like Chadron, Présailles and of course Le Béage in Ardèche.
To discover :
• Coubon
> St Georges Church
> The Castle of Poinsac
> Castle of Volhac
The Valley of the Gazeille going up towards the Crouzet
• Alleyrac
> The Church of Saint-Martin
> The scissors Cross
• Présailles
> The Castle of Vachères - Closed to visit
> Church and Cross Wrought Iron Mission
• Longetrée
> The cave of Longetraye
• Le Béage
> The Saint-Pierre Church
From Le Béage, reach Sainte-Eulalie to discover the first waves of the Loire but also its sources and the astonishing Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc. Then, as you merge onto the high plateaus of Les Estables, you will discover lush pastures as far as the eye can see, grazing cattle and the plateau's characteristic dwellings that give an insight into the harsh winter climate.
To discover :
• Sainte-Eulalie
> The farm of the Clastres dating from the 15th century
> The Mont Gerbier-de-jonc
> the Sources of the Loire
> The Chartreuse of Bonnefoy
• Les Estables
> Hiking on the Mézenc Mount
> The church
> Tree ropes aventure
> Paragliding
• Moudeyres
> Frères Perrel house
> The thatched roofs
You will not leave the highlands like this ! Ride to discover the volcanic lake of Saint-Front, its 11st century roman church and Bigorre, this incredible thatched roofs village. Then it is time to ride back through the cool Aubépin valley...
To discover :
• Saint-Front
> Higlands typical village
> The 12nd century roman church
> The volcanic lake
> Bigorre, The thatched roofs village
> Horse riding
> Cani-rando
• Brives-Charensac
> The bridges
• Bouzols
> The Castle
• Coubon
> St Georges Church
> The Castle of Poinsac
> Castle of Volhac
End of our services after the breakfast
As an optional extra, L’Autre Chemin offers:
You want to rent a bike
L’Autre Chemin offers the rental of hybrid bikes with 2 panniers + bike insurance : + €115 / bike
L’Autre Chemin offers the rental of standard trekking bikes without assistance with 2 panniers + bike insurance: +€75 / bike
Travel with a superior category option
- Auberge du Pré Bossu – Moudeyres : +50€/ pers.
L’Autre Chemin has teamed up with a selection of guesthouses and small, traditional hotels to offer guests the best that the Haute-Loire has to offer, ensuring that every stopover is an opportunity to learn about the architecture, lifestyle, gastronomy and local people of this region.
Example of accommodation
La Table d’Elodie
Les Chaumières d’Alambre – Moudeyres
Prices include:
- Accommodation in double, twin, triple or multiple room with half-board except the first night in Le Puy planned with B&B basis
- French holiday tax,
- Baggage transfers (1 bag maxi 13kg / pax) to every stopover,
- A digital guiding solution and a map
- Telephone assistance
Extra
- Rent of an E-bike
- Rent of a trekking bike
- a superior category option in Moudeyres
- No last night in Le Puy
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Single room
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,
- Agency fees : €12 / rider.
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