La Véliberté: nearly 427 km from Le Puy-en-Velay to Montauban.
Devised by Noël Itier, this route crosses the Massif Central into southwestern France on lightly trafficked roads, greenways and more than 80 km of the Aveyron Valley and Gorges Cycle Route. From the Loire to the Canal Latéral à la Garonne, it combines mountains, plateaux, valleys and gorges.
Guide contents
The 21 stages fully surveyed by bicycle include detailed descriptions, mapping on an IGN base at 1:100,000, area introductions and cultural, historical and heritage information, with the main points of interest.
Practical listings cover accommodation, restaurants, bike repairs, services and recommended addresses, train-and-bike information and safety advice.
Landscapes along the way
Volcanic Velay, the high plateaux of the Margeride, the wide spaces of the Aubrac, the Lot and Aveyron valleys, the Aveyron gorges and the banks of the Tarn to Montauban combine unspoilt nature, characterful villages, heritage and dedicated cycling routes.
The author
Noël Itier spent many years surveying walking and cycling routes for Chamina Édition. An expert in itineraries and mapping, he continues to work with the publisher as an independent author.
Compact, the guide fits in a bike bag, map holder or backpack.