GTMC MTB, cycling and walking guide - Massif Central, France
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The Grand Traverse of the Massif Central
by mountain bike, road bike or on foot by Alan Castle
A guide to mountainbiking, cycling or walking the 700km GTMC, Grande Traversée du Massif Central, in southern France, from Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne to Montpellier and Sête on the Mediterranean. Official long-distance route split into 17 stages with maps for off-road and on-road routes, suitable for both expert and novice bikers. More...
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Activities
road cycling, mountainbiking, backpackingSeasons
spring and autumn recommended; summer can be very hot and the route could be very hazardous in Read More... winter conditionsCentres
Clermon-Ferrand, Saint-Etienne, Aurillac, Nimes, MontpellierDifficulty
one of the most challenging mountain bike routes in France, but technical sections can be avoided Read More... by pushing a short distance or taking the on-road optionMust See
Auvergne; Puy de Sancy; Margeride; Mont Mouchet; Mont Lozère; Cévennes; Tarn Gorges; Mont Aigoual, Read More... Trèvezel GorgesCrossing southern France from Clermont-Ferrand in the north to Montpellier and the Mediterranean, the GTMC is an epic mountain bike trail. In its 700km it visits all the regions of the Massif Central – among them the Auvergne, the Cézallier plateau, the remote Margeride and the forests of the Cévennes.
Largely off-road, the route offers a great challenge for long-distance walkers and an on-road alternative for road cyclists is also described and mapped in this unique new guide.
- route described in 17 stages, suitable for both expert and novice mountain bikers
- full information about facilities and accommodation en route, as well as historical and cultural points of interest








