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- The castles of (Haute) Loire bike tour
From €325
E-bike and discover 4 emblematic castles of Haute-Loire – Auvergne. This tour is the opportunity to soak up in a friendly way (e-biking) with the local heritage.
You ride through small and scenic roads and easy paths.
Discovery program (entrance fees non included in the price):
- The castle of Lavoûte Polignac a true castle of the Loire intimately linked to the Family of Monaco
- The castle of La Rochelambert in praise of Romanticism and dear to George Sand,
- The Chateau de Saint-Vidal to discover the military architecture of Auvergne.
- The Fortress of Polignac, a dive in the Middle Ages
- Difference in altitude: 1350 m – Country roads and easy trails
- Easy routes and paths that is suitable for children from 12 ( according to cycling ability – See Price Info section)
- Truth Info: The route follows the bike line of the D103 – Loire Gorges
- Price (per person, on a basis of 2 people sharing)
- Guesthouses or hotels
| The Castles of (Haute)Loire Bike Tour | Fares |
Your 4 days bike tour including:
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€400 / pers. |
| 3 days bike trip with no last night in Le Puy | €325 / pers |
| Extra: Rental of an e-bike + 2 panniers + bike insurance | +€80 / bike |
| Extra: Rental of a trekking bike + 2 panniers + bike insurance | +€40 / bike |
| Single room | +€110 |
*Your first stay in Le puy booked on the bed & breakfast option
Administrative fees : €12 / pax
Discover our trekking bikes
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:
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- You travel self-guided and follow a specially-planned route with short stages so that you can make the most of your time in the Haute-Loire.
- 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.
- Extra : Your luggage can be 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.
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
Ride through the cycle path of Puy en Velay along the Loire streams... You will reach the the village of Lavoûte-su-Loire and its magnificent castle of Lavoûte-Polignac. The road then keeps-on to discover the charming castle of Rochelambert.
To discover :
• The untamed Loire valley
• Lavoûte sur Loire
> Lavoûte-Polignac's Castle beyond the untamed Loire
> Aqua-leisure center "Aquapassion"
> The pouds of the Loire valley
• St. Vincent
> Museum of Ancient Mechanics
> The Ponds of the Bord de Loire in Saint-Vincent with discovery of the fishing
• Saint-Paulien
> The Church of Saint-Georges XIth century
> Archaeological Museum
> The castle of Rochelambert with the foundations of the XIIth century. the Château inspired Gorge Sand in his novel Jean de la Roche - Guided tour included in your package
A mix of small roads and easy paths to reach the castle of Saint-Vidal then to the incredible Fortress of Polignac. Finish your day by riding to Le Puy-en-Velay where you can discover the Chapel of Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe, Notre-Dame de France, the Cathedral of Puy-en-Velay.
To discover:
• Saint-Vidal
> The castle with its military architecture
> the Church
> Ceramic art-craft
• Polignac
> The visit of the Polignac castle
• Le Puy-en-Velay
> Crozatier Museum
> Notre-Dame de France
> L’Hôtel-Dieu
> Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel
> The medieval town
> The Cathedral
End of our services after the breakfast
As an optional extra, L’Autre Chemin offers:
You want to rent a bike
- Rental of hybrid bikes with 2 panniers + bike insurance: + €80 / bike
- Rental of trekking bikes without assistance with 2 panniers + bike insurance: +40€ / bike
If you plan to travel with your bike, please make sure of certain points:
If it is an electrically assisted bicycle, the battery must have a minimum power of 400 watts. Attention: the battery must be removable, if this is not the case, please contact us to check the possibilities of reception.
It is imperative that it be in perfect working order before departure. Consider getting it checked out.
Thank you for providing an adequate repair kit as well as a smartphone holder on the handlebars
Our routes mix small roads and paths, your bike must be hybrid, mountain bike or gravel with suitable tires. City and road bikes are therefore to be avoided – If in doubt, call us!
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
Hôtel des Voyageurs
Prices include:
- Accommodation in double, twin, triple or multiple room with half-board except for the first stay in Le Puy booked on 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
- Single room
- No last night in e Le Puy-en-Velay
Prices do not include:
- Transport and transfers to the starting point,
- Bike rental
- Any meals included in the selected option, drinks,
- Spending money, any optional visits or activities,
- Cancellation or multiple-risk insurance
- Agency fees
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