At the
CROSSROADS
Follow
At:
Vichy
N 209
BELLERIVE
400m
then
KM
Village
TOTAL
AUTRES DIRECTIONS
0.0
on
2km
At the
CROSSROADS
17
Follow
on
Village
TOTAL
D 2144
Close to:
Menat
KM
on
57.3
400m
Departure
Leaving:
D6
CHARMEIL
Bellerive
KM
2.0
on
4km
After the
bridge of:
Menat
then
KM
57.7
Bellerive
At:
D 27
Charmeil
ESCUROLLES
then
KM
6.0
SAULZET
on
16km
D 42
Leaving:
Saulzet
CHARROUX
KM
on
22.0
6,5km
St Gervais
d’Auvergne
Charroux
78.4
KM
then
PONTGIBAUD
Les Ancizes
KM
on
101.0
Leaving:
D 35
KM
28.5
EBREUIL
on
12,4km
Leaving:
Ebreuil
KM
40.9
D915
Gorges de la Sioule
MENAT
on
16,4km
Ebreuil
Château de Chouvigny
Auvergne Motorcycle Circuit
Vichy > Orcines
Orcines > Le Mont-Dore
Le Mont-Dore > Salers
Salers > Saint-Flour
Saint-Flour > Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay > Ambert
Ambert > Vichy
Plan d’eau
de Fades-Besserve
VULCANIA
102.0
At the
roundabout of:
1km
D 62
Les Ancizes
Charroux
Ebreuil
22,6km
D 19
At:
D 35
CHARROUX
on
then
Les Ancizes
Close to:
20,7km
Leaving:
KM
D 27
on
on
St Ours
23,1km
Volcan de Lemptegy
D 941
ORCINES
Vulcania
KM
on
125.1
7km
Vulcania
Arrival
ORCINES
Departure: Vichy (Allier)
Pont de Bellerive (Esplanade)
Arrival: Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
Distance: 132 km
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Vichy
Vichy, a spa town par excellence, is worldrenowned for its thermal springs and enjoys
a unique location with an abundance of parks
and gardens in which to relax. Horseracing,
parachuting, golf and prestigious operas are just
some of the activities on offer. The town’s heritage
is a wealth of surprises: beautiful residences and
townhouses, colonial and Oriental architecture
and, of course, the private residences of Napoleon
III. And there’s nothing quite like a gourmet stopoff at one of the many “guingettes” lying in the
shade along the banks of the Allier!
What to see:
Comptoir européen de la confiserie - pastille
de Vichy: local confectionery and Vichy pastilles.
Guided tours, tasting and produce for sale.
94 allée des Ailes - Tel: +33 (0)4.70.30.94.70
Musée
surréaliste
François
Boucheix:
France’s foremost surrealist museum. A collection
of 260 pieces covering 50 years of painting and
sculpture. Tel: +33 (0)4.70.31.49.92
Activities:
SPA Vichy les Célestins: try a relaxing break in
one of Europe’s most prestigious spas.
Tel: +33 (0)4.70.30.82.82
Canoë-Kayak club de Vichy: beginners’ area,
practice area and artificial river for white water
canoeing/kayaking and swimming.
Summer season: rafting, canoe hire for trips on
the Allier and initiation.
Tel: +33 (0)4.70.96.06.62 or +33 (0)6.66.17.80.33
(mob.)
Festivities:
Les «Jeudis» de Vichy: July and August.
Entertainment each Thursday in the town centre
from 5 pm to 10:30 pm (trade in art and artisanal
produce, children’s workshops, skill games and
live music).
Tourist Office - +33 (04.70.98.71.94
AUVERGNE MOTORCYCLE CIRCUIT
Vichy > Orcines
Orcines > Le Mont-Dore
Le Mont-Dore > Salers
Salers > Saint-Flour
Saint-Flour > Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay > Ambert
Ambert > Vichy
Charroux
This village has been listed as one of the most
beautiful in France, and is definitely worth a detour. Well-known for its artisanal mustard production, loved by some of France’s best chefs, here,
everything reminds you of the past glory of this
major trading crossroads during the Middle Ages.
What to see:
Huilerie moutarderie de Charroux: don’t leave
without your pot of fine mustard, one of France’s
finest regional products!
Tel: +33 (0)4.70.56.87.61
Maison des horloges: an unusual journey to the
heart of France’s clock-making techniques from
the Middle Ages to present day.
Tel: +33 (0)4.70.56.87.39
Ébreuil
Take some time to stop and discover this
charming little village in which old buildings have
been carefully preserved. Close to the church, an
18th century stallholders’ market speaks of a time
when Ebreuil was a hub between Bourbonnais
and Auvergne.
Activities:
And when it comes to nature, why not head off for
a short 1½ hour canoe trip down the twists and
turns of the Sioule?
Canoë Nature Sioule et Bouble - Ébreuil.
Tel: +33(0)4.70.90.77.64 or +33 (0)6.08.63.94.30
CanoYak - Pont de Saint Gal - Chouvigny.
Tel: +33 (0)4.70.90.99.90
Tourist Office: +33 (0)4.70.90.77.55
Château de Chouvigny
Built on a rocky outcrop, this fortified Bourbonnais
castle occupies a prime site above the Gorges de
la Sioule, which flows beneath it. Visitors can see
the towers of the keep and the lookout, a Henri III
salon, an oratory and an arms room. There is also
an exhibition about coopers and winemakers.
July and August: 10 am to 12 pm; 2.30 pm to
6.30 pm - €5
F
May to June and September: Sundays and bank
holidays only
Tel: +33 (0)4.70.90.44.95
Departure
Vichy
Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne
At this pretty and well-preserved village, there is a
lovely Gothic church close to the square. And for
people who fancy the idea of a swim away from
the crowds, continue along the road to the lake of
Saint-Gervais at the end of the village.
Tourist Office: +33 (0)4.73.85.80.94
Viaduc des Fades
Jutting out like a giant above the mountains, the
viaduct of Les Fades has looked over the Vallée
de la Sioule for over 90 years. Standing over
132 metres above the river, this stone and steel
colossus was the world’s highest railway viaduct
for much of the 20th century.
Plan d’eau de Fades-Besserve
Arrival
Orcines
This countryside holiday location, home to the
largest expanse of water in the Puy-de-Dôme
Gourmet stops
department, combines all the pleasures of
swimming with other water sports (beaches, 1 Le Bungalow et le Bistrot de la plage - 2 terraces in a
motor boats, water skiing, sailing and more).
pastoral setting on the banks of the Allier River, with 2
Auvergne Nautic Club des Fades-Besserve:
options available: bistro style dining or more sophisti+33 (0)4.73.79.92.75
cated cooking at the Bungalow.
Ski motonautisme des Fades-Besserve Pont
1, Quai d’Allier - Vichy - +33 (0)4.70.98.51.93
du Bouchet: +33 (0)4.73.86.80.61
5 Côté Cour - come and enjoy some traditional specialiFestivities – Water sports display on 15 August.
Volcan de Lemptégy
ties such as croustillant de pied de cochon or bavarois
de champignons. - Charroux - +33 (0)4.70.56.82.05
An impressive and amazing guided tour during
6 Restaurant des Gorges - fish, fried fish, pleasant terwhich you can go inside an open air volcano in this
race on the Sioule. - Chouvigny - 04.70.90.42.11
entirely natural location. +33 (0)4.73.62.23.25
9 Le Comptoir à Moustaches - this country house da-
Vulcania
ting back to 1616 serves crêpe celina and other regio-
Caution: this visit lasts 5 hours!! Step on board for
nal specialities.
a voyage to the centre of the earth, where you can
St-Gervais-d’Auvergne - +33 (0)4.73.85.70.42
feel its beating heart. At this exciting amusement
park, you can dive into the spectacular, fun and 12 Le Relais des Puys - at the foot of the Puy de Dôme,
motorcyclists welcome! Lovely atmosphere based
interactive world of volcanoes and the mysteries
of the earth.
around traditional as well as original recipes.
Tel: +33 (0)4.73.19.70.00
Col de la Baraque à Orcines - +33 (0)4.73.62.10.51
rom the lively villages of the Allier to Vichy, from the meandering waters of the Gorges
de la Sioule to the vertiginous Viaduc des Fades, this wild route is perfect for people
who like white water sports as well as picnics out in the country. With roads that are both
picturesque and easy, the history of Auvergne is teeming with interesting locations: the
ancient town of Charroux, the Château de Chouvigny, the Pont de Menat and, finally,
Vulcania! All the ingredients for a spectacular journey to the heart of its volcanoes and
swirling rivers.
Departure: Vichy (Allier)
Pont de Bellerive (Esplanade)
Arrival: Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
Distance: 132 km
Duration: 3-7hrs