The Grande Traversée du Massif Central (GTMC) mountain bike route begins at Avallon, at the northern end of the Parc [...]
Once you’ve taken a good look at the 112 stone sarcophagi scattered around Quarré-les-Tombes Church, the GTMC leads [...]
At the start of this stage, you’re plunged back to the start of the 20th century, the mountain-bike route following [...]
The natural scenery changes on this stage of the GTMC à VTT as you pick up altitude. All along the way, enjoy the [...]
On this stage, mountain bikers follow in the footsteps of ‘galvachers’ – in the 19th century, these small-scale [...]
The start of this GTMC à VTT linking stage lies very close to the Musée du Septennat, which displays the gifts [...]
This stage marks the end of the Grande Traversée du Morvan à VTT. You leave behind the fairly elevated slopes of the [...]
This alternative stage takes you rapidly to Mont Beuvray Hill, site of a famed Gaulish fortified town called Bibracte, [...]
The GTMC by mountain bike here alternates between stretches on paths and on quiet country roads. There are many points [...]
This GTMC by mountain bike stage between the towns of Bourbon-Lancy and Moulins takes you into the French county of [...]
This undulating GTMC à VTT stage presents cyclists with a variety of landscapes and atmospheres, plus you’re [...]
Continuing along the GTMC à VTT from Chantelle to Riom, the volcanic range of the Chaîne des Puys stands temptingly [...]
Having crossed the village of Marsat, you enter a wonderful stretch of countryside. As you head up into the hills, [...]
Historic Clermont-Ferrand was formerly the starting point for the original GTMC mountain bike route. From town, you [...]
This stage takes you along highly enjoyable stretches, through a series of charming villages and landscapes, leading [...]
After Laschamps, the GTMC by mountain bike leads you along splendid paths up to Orcival via Recoleine. Visit the [...]
The views along this stage are magnificent, while the atmosphere changes dramatically along the way. After admiring the [...]
Leaving Jassy, the GTMC leads you up to the Col du Mont Chamaroux pass, then this pastoral track takes you to the [...]
From Chalinargues, the GTMC route heads down to Neussargues, for a short stretch taking you along a singletrack that is [...]
From Chalinargues, this alternative stage of the GTMC takes you down to Murat via Chavagnac Wood and the Chastel [...]
After Ruynes en Margeride, tackle the slopes up to Trailus. After that, you have to climb to the Col du Signal. The [...]
Continue across the Margeride area on the GTMC, going through wooded parts, but from the patches of meadows you can [...]
This GTMC link starts on the banks of the Allier River, then leads you gradually towards the legend-filled Gévaudan [...]
Two highlights to signal on this GTMC link, offering good cycling and a succession of elevations to tackle. The first [...]
The GTMC by mountain bike leads you up to the Col des Trois Soeurs pass, after which you can enjoy the lovely descent [...]
Well-maintained GTMC tracks take you up to the summits of the mighty Mont Lozère, surrounded by high summer pastures [...]
This GTMC by mountain bike stage starts with a narrow ascent, accompanied by views down on the dramatic Gorges du Tarn. [...]
Continue cycling beside the Tarn using a track that is in parts perched quite high and technically demanding (see [...]
The GTMC leaves behind the Causse as you enter the Aigoual Range. At the Col de Perjuret, take in the breath-taking [...]
You’re greeted by a lot of elevations as the GTMC à VTT enters the French county of Gard. At least with the 1,000m [...]
After Le Vigan, the first part of this GTMC à VTT stage takes you through forests. Reaching Montdardier, the landscape [...]
Linking Blandas, Vissec and Alzon, the Vis Valley was once an important way, in centuries past. Here, where three [...]
The historic town of Millau, at the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Causses, serves as the departure [...]
Leaving the Larzac behind, the GTMC takes you into the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut Languedoc. The village of Le [...]
After Lunas, the GTMC route leads you into clearly Mediterranean terrain. The hilly way here allows riders to make the [...]
On this last really sporty stage of the GTMC, you go slaloming along alternating tracks and paths taking you down the [...]
The final stage on the GTMC à VTT route offers some nice surprises. The first part of this stage is enjoyable as well [...]