Mountain bike route : From the Bade plateau to the Châteaugay hills
Blanzat
No dogs allowed
Distance 13.3Km
Duration 2h00
Hiking route BOUCLE
Marking Yellow circles in both directions.Disregard the yellow crosses indicating the wrong direction, which do not concern Clermont Communauté itineraries.
In pictures
Route description
Starting from Blanzat or Châteaugay, this fast-paced, rolling mountain bike route winds its way across the Bade plateau and through the Auvergne vineyards. An ideal route for mountain bikes or e-MTBs, offering beautiful trails amongst traditional wine cellars and panoramic views.
A long, smooth and scenic mountain bike loop through wild plateaus and vineyard-covered hillsides
Starting from Place Ballofy in Blanzat (with an alternative start point at Place Charles-de-Gaulle in Châteaugay), the mountain bike version of the ‘From the Bade Plateau to the Châteaugay Hillsides’ route offers a lovely off-road(…)
A long, smooth and scenic mountain bike loop through wild plateaus and vineyard-covered hillsides
Starting from Place Ballofy in Blanzat (with an alternative start point at Place Charles-de-Gaulle in Châteaugay), the mountain bike version of the ‘From the Bade Plateau to the Châteaugay Hillsides’ route offers a lovely off-road ride to the north of the Clermont-Ferrand conurbation. Winding its way along the tracks of the Bade and Champ Griaud plateaus, this route combines the pleasure of a smooth ride with the chance to explore the local countryside.
Highlights of the mountain bike route : • A very smooth profile : Wide farm tracks and comfortable trails that are particularly well suited to a brisk ride on a standard mountain bike or e-MTB. • A journey through the wine-growing heritage : Cycle through vineyards still in production and the famous wine cellar district of Châteaugay. • Panoramic views : Enjoy exceptional views of the Chaîne des Puys mountain range (UNESCO), the Limagne plain and the Puy de Dôme.
Practical information & Technical profile : • Start / Finish : Place Ballofy (63112 Blanzat) — Heading towards ‘Les Mauvaises’ / Alternative : Place du Général Charles-de-Gaulle (63112 Châteaugay) • Suitable for : Mountain bikes / E-MTBs / Gravel bikes • Signposting : Yellow circles in both directions
The only sustained climb : the ascent from Blanzat to reach the Plateau de la Bade. Wearing a helmet is recommended for everyone. Adjust your speed when passing the wine cellars and when approaching residential areas.
Opening hours
All year round daily.
Environment
Close to a public transportation, Bus stop < 500 m
Access
Access to Blanzat bus line 24 “Champratel-Blanzat”, stop Fradière
Several parking lots in the town center ; avoid the church parking lot reserved for local residents.