Cycling in the Massif Central is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Auvergne Rhône Alpes. So you can find your perfect Massif Central bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. The ViaRhôna from Saint-Rambert-d'Albon

65.0km

03:44

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. ViaRhôna : du Pouzin à Viviers en passant par Rochemaure

40.5km

02:18

80m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Dolce Via : sur les voies ferrées en Ardèche

21.9km

01:40

310m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. The ViaRhôna from Saint-Vallier-sur-Rhône to Valence — loop

77.6km

04:43

220m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Tour of Lake Vassivière - Millevaches Regional Natural Park

29.0km

01:51

340m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. La Dolce Via from Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux to La Voulte-Sur-Rhône — Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

41.9km

03:25

570m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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7. Mont-Dore and Col de la Croix Morand — loop from Les Rives

34.4km

02:45

950m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. The three Gardons at the departure of Anduze — National Park of the Cévennes

33.5km

02:14

540m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Tour of lac de Pareloup – Plateau du Lévézou

26.9km

01:40

280m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. La Dolce Via from Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux to Pont de Chervil — Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

29.5km

02:11

480m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in the Massif Central

1. The ViaRhôna from Saint-Rambert-d'Albon

2. ViaRhôna : du Pouzin à Viviers en passant par Rochemaure

3. Dolce Via : sur les voies ferrées en Ardèche

4. The ViaRhôna from Saint-Vallier-sur-Rhône to Valence — loop

5. Tour of Lake Vassivière - Millevaches Regional Natural Park

6. La Dolce Via from Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux to La Voulte-Sur-Rhône — Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

7. Mont-Dore and Col de la Croix Morand — loop from Les Rives

8. The three Gardons at the departure of Anduze — National Park of the Cévennes

9. Tour of lac de Pareloup – Plateau du Lévézou

10. La Dolce Via from Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux to Pont de Chervil — Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

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