Our services for The Great crossing of the Massif Central by mountain bike

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Discover The Great crossing of the Massif Central by mountain bike

The GTMC invites you on an incredible journey through the unknown and wild landscapes of the Massif Central.

On the menu for this hike: the volcanoes of Auvergne, the Cévennes National Park, the plateaus of the Grands Causses before a triumphant arrival on the shores of the Mediterranean.

A route on paths and trails of nearly 1400 km to discover with friends, family or solo!

Starting in Avallon in the Morvan

Avallon is a very pleasant medieval city, particularly known for its terraced gardens. This is where the GTMC begins, first with a crossing of the Morvan Regional Natural Park. The ideal opportunity to enjoy the landscapes, fauna and flora of the park.

By bike, in a setting that may remind you of Nordic countries, between mountains and lakes, you will pedal on trails that are rather technically accessible.

Essential stages

The GTMC crosses 4 regional natural parks:

· the Morvan Regional Natural Park

· the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park

· the Cévennes National Park

· the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park

Many remarkable sites and villages, from north to south:

· Saulieu, a gourmet destination

· Lake Settons in the heart of the Morvan

· Charroux, a village classified among the most beautiful in France

· the summit of Puy de Dôme

· the Domaine du Sauvage

· the Millau viaduct

· the Cirque de Navacelles

· Lake Salagou

Cultural and natural experience

Forests, alpine pastures, passes, villages... the GTMC offers a great diversity of landscapes.

Immersed in nature, far from the roads, you will be in the heart of nature, encountering a rich fauna and flora.

Along the way, you will also enjoy a rich cultural heritage. You will cross many villages and towns, each with its own history and traditions.

Cycle with peace of mind

To facilitate your hike on the GTMC, we offer luggage, person and bicycle transport services.

We transport luggage from accommodation to accommodation. This luggage carrying service allows you to fully enjoy your hike, on sometimes steep and rugged paths.

We can also offer tailor-made transportation of people and bicycles. This can allow you to return to your original starting point once your hike is over or reach a nearby station.

The Great crossing of the Massif Central by mountain bike