Note: The steps are given for information purposes only and may be modified depending on host availability.

Prices include:

• Accommodation in a double, twin, or multiple-occupancy room with half-board in Moudeyres and B&B basis in Le Puy
• Half-board accommodation (dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast)—except for the final stop (4-day trip) in Le Puy, which is booked as bed and breakfast only
• Your luggage is delivered to each stage (1 bag max. 13kg / person – Dimensions: length + width + height < 120cm)
• With extra : For this trip, the bikes provided by the agency come with a “Esprit Serein” commercial warranty – For more information, see the Insurance section.
• Our travel bikes for this trip
• Note: This trip is suitable for families with children aged 3 to 6 (in a trailer) and children aged 9 and up (on e-bikes).

As an optional extra, L’Autre Chemin offers:

You want to rent a bike

• Electric-assisted hybrid bike rental with two panniers + the commercial guarantee “Sereine mind”: +€120/bike
• Non-electric hybrid bike rental with two panniers + the commercial guarantee “Sereine mind”: +€75/bike
• Electric mountain bike for children aged 9 to 12 + “Esprit Serein” commercial warranty: €75/bike
• Trailer available for children aged 3 to 6

If you plan to travel with your bike, please ensure certain points: If it is an electric-assisted bike, the battery must have a minimum power of 500 watts. Please note: the battery must be removable; if not, please contact us to check availability. It is imperative that your bike is in perfect working order before departure. Remember to have it serviced. Please bring a suitable repair kit and a smartphone mount for the handlebars. Our routes combine small roads and trails; your bike must be a hybrid, mountain bike, or gravel bike with suitable tires. City and road bikes are therefore prohibited. Our trips are more or less sporty, and a basket on the handlebars is to be avoided, as are large city bags. You’ll be riding on trails, and this type of equipment risks destabilizing the bike’s balance.

Any doubts? Contact us.

L’Autre Chemin has developed numerous partnerships with guesthouses and small traditional hotels to offer you the best of Haute-Loire and to ensure that each stopover is an opportunity to discover the architecture, the art of living, the gastronomy, but also a moment of exchange and meeting.

Half Board

When you choose a half-board trip, which generally includes a set-menu dinner and breakfast, we invite you to let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements you may have. Please note that breakfast may be either continental or international, depending on the accommodation.

The establishments should normally be able to accommodate the needs of travellers:

• with confirmed food allergies (allergies involving the immune system and potentially causing severe reactions such as anaphylactic shock), such as allergies to honey, nuts, shellfish, etc.
• vegetarians (Due to the complexity and significant constraints this places on accommodation providers, we are unfortunately unable to organise trips catering for a vegan diet.)
• following a diet for religious reasons

For food intolerances (digestive difficulties in processing certain foods, with symptoms that are purely digestive, such as lactose or gluten intolerance) and other dietary restrictions, we will inform the accommodation providers in advance. However, some establishments may find it difficult to accommodate all dietary requirements, which are becoming increasingly common. We therefore thank you in advance for adapting your food consumption to the meals provided during your stay and, if necessary, bringing any additional foods or supplements you may require, such as gluten-free bread.

Please note: Additional charges may apply for special diets, depending on the policies of individual accommodation providers.

By Train

The town of Le Puy-en-Velay has a train station that takes you right to the city center, close to your first hotel and all the sights and shops. In short, it’s very pleasant to take the train from home to begin your cycling trip to Le Puy. Psst, even if the journey may seem long, when you arrive via Saint-Etienne, the tracks run alongside the wild Loire Valley, a very pleasant sight.

By Car

Le Puy is accessible by road, notably via two main roads: the RN88 from Saint-Etienne/Lyon or Aubenas/Mende, or via the RN102 (Clermont-Ferrand). There are suitable parking lots on site, but we’ll explain everything in your travel guide!

• Paris: 515km
• Lyon: 134km
• Marseille: 300km
• Toulouse: 350km
• Montpellier: 250km

Where to park in Le Puy?

• Breuil underground car park – Place du Breuil  – Closed Sundays and public holidays – 7 days: €60 & 14 days: €100/14 days – Reservations: +33 4 71 02 03 54

Le Puy above-ground car parks – Rates: €10/week and €20/month. Subscriptions must be reserved and paid in advance at the Mobilité-en-Velay commercial center. Tel. +33 4 71 02 60 11 (open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) – Height limit 2.20 m & length 5.50 m maximum. These car parks are served by a free shuttle or the urban transport network.

• Bertrand de Doue Parking: Parking without video 
• Estrouilhas Parking: Parking without video 
• Quincieu Park and Ride Parking: Parking without video 
• Montredon Park and Ride Parking: Parking without video 
• Dunant Parking 
• Train Station Parking: Video-monitored parking – €6 / 24 hours

 

• Carmes Parking: Video-monitored parking – €40 / week – Reservation: +33 7 68 10 76 81
• Foch Parking – 6 avenue du Maréchal Foch – Video surveillance  – 7 days: €40 – Reservation: +33 7 68 10 76 81
• Saint-Jacques Parking – 13 bis de Roderie – Aiguilhe – Video surveillance – Reservation: +33 4 44 43 97 43 – 7 days: €35

Prices given for information purposes only, subject to change without notice

Whether you want to book your e-bike trip or ask us any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.