From Auvergne to Quercy

“Chamina” guide, from Clermont-Ferrand to Cahors.

- Auvergne, a volcanic region in the heart of France, welcomes you with its spectacular landscapes, natural parks and historic towns. Clermont-Ferrand, its capital, is dominated by the majestic black lava cathedral. Visitors can explore dormant volcanoes with these crystal clear lakes.

- Quercy, a historic region in the southwest of France, is renowned for its hilly landscapes, its medieval villages like Rocamadour and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and its prehistoric caves. This territory, crossed by the Lot river, also offers a rich gastronomy, including truffles and foie gras.

This route takes all or parts of 3 existing cycle routes:

The Via Allier, from Cournon-d’Auvergne to Brassac-les-Mines.
The GT2V, from Massiac until joining the Lot towards Port d’Agrès.
The Lot Valley, from Port d’Agrès (Flagnac) to Cahors.
Authors
Noël Itier worked for a long time at Chamina Édition in field scouting, on foot or by bike. He has explored countless trails to put his expertise in cartography and his passion for nature at the service of numerous Chamina guides. Today, he continues to collaborate with the publishing house, now as an independent author.

You will find in this guide:

• 376 km of route on an IGN 1: 100,000th background
• 18 stages entirely explored by bike
• A clear and practical presentation
• Tourist information and curiosities
• Good addresses, accommodation, services, train + bike information