Mountain Bike Trail : The Côtes and Puy de Var area | Blanzat

A physically demanding and technically challenging mountain bike trail with a rugged terrain between Le Bédat and the Puy de Var

Starting from the car park at the Bédat lake (on the D2 between Blanzat and Nohanent), the ‘Site des Côtes and Puy de Var Mountain Bike Trail’ offers(…)

A physically demanding and technically challenging mountain bike trail with a rugged terrain between Le Bédat and the Puy de Var

Starting from the car park at the Bédat lake (on the D2 between Blanzat and Nohanent), the ‘Site des Côtes and Puy de Var Mountain Bike Trail’ offers a short but particularly invigorating route. Suitable only for experienced mountain bikers, as well as trained trail runners or joggers, this route guarantees a great sporting experience in the heart of the countryside on the heights of the valley.

Highlights of the mountain bike route :
• A physically demanding and undulating profile : Challenging climbs and varied terrain, ideal for testing your fitness and pedalling power.
• Unobstructed panoramic views : Wide-open vistas throughout the route offering superb views of the Clermont-Ferrand conurbation and the surrounding valleys.
• Riding skills and technical challenges : A route alternating between woodland trails, stony paths along the ridges and more challenging sections around the Puy de Var.
• A pleasant start : A loop starting from the idyllic setting of the Bédat lake.

Practical information & Technical profile :
• Start / Finish : Car park at Plan d’Eau du Bédat / D2 (63112 Blanzat) — Head towards Nohanent at the start.
• Activities : Mountain biking / e-MTB (also very popular for jogging and trail running)
• Signposting : Yellow circles in both directions
• Public transport access : T2C bus (line 11, ‘Plan d’eau du Bédat’ stop or services to Blanzat)

Mountain biking warning : this is a rugged route requiring good bike handling skills, particularly on the technical sections and during descents, which may be stony or slippery.