Clermont-Ferrand / Volvic Grande Traversée du Massif Central Gravel
21,27 km cycling route from Clermont-Ferrand to Volvic
Cycling in these parts, your gaze will be irresistibly drawn to the volcanoes. The stage ends at the little town of Volvic, famed for its mineral water naturally filtered through volcanic rock.
Elevation of the stage
From Clermont-Ferrand (back in the day the original starting point for the GTMC à VTT), you climb gradually, heading towards the Chaîne des Puys, a mountain range consisting of some 80 volcanoes.
Below the dominating presence of the tallest crater, the Puy de Dôme, the landscapes prove extremely varied. You ride out from a city boasting 2,000 years of history to often sunny slopes planted with fruit orchards and vines.
This stage ends in chestnut woods and among ancient lava flows where both vegetation and architecture have a very distinctive local look.
All along the way, your gaze is irresistibly drawn to the spectacular line of volcano tops. The stage ends at the little town of Volvic, built from volcanic stone and renowned for its mineral water.
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