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La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days

La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days
La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days
La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days
La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days
La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days
La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days
La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days
La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days
La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days
La Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (GTMC-VTT) in 30 days

Description

Created over twenty years ago for mountain bike enthusiasts, the Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT is a mythical route, a collector's item like few others in France.

Today, the GTMC-VTT is back in the spotlight, bigger, more accessible, more modern. It's now a complete crossing of the Massif Central, from the great Morvan lakes in Burgundy to the Mediterranean. 1360 km to cover three regions, ten départements, four regional nature parks and one national park, and discover the exceptional succession of the Massif's great landscapes, as well as the people and heritage of these highlands.

The GTMC is also becoming more welcoming. Whether it's your first experience of mountain bike touring over a few days or a long-distance raid, the GTMC now lends itself to a wide range of activities and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, from the gentlest to the most committed. From the wooded curves of the north to the slopes of the Auvergne volcanoes, from the sharp relief of the Grands Causses and Cévennes to the descent through the garrigue to the sea, there's a GTMC for everyone!

Especially since the new GTMC has been designed for electrically-assisted mountain biking, the new bike that brings mountain biking and roaming within everyone's reach. Whether you're a novice or an expert, you'll be able to share the adventure of mountain biking together.

Technical Information

Mountainbiking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
5h (30d)
Dist.
1390 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

6 rue Bocquillot , 89200   Avallon
Lat : 47.48645Lng : 3.907061

Additional information

Distinctions

Listed PDIPR
Label VTT - FFC

Services for cyclists

Recommended GTMC" accommodations (campsites, hotels, gîtes, chambres d'hôtes) are located less than 5 km from the itinerary, and guarantee quality services such as a closed garage for your bike. We strongly recommend that you book your accommodation in advance, especially in tourist areas.

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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme - 01/06/2026
fr.auvergnerhonealpes-tourisme.com/
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Open period

All year round daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Contact

Phone : 04 74 59 71 70

Email : contact@la-gtmc.com

Website : https://www.la-gtmc.com/

Location complements

Departure point: in front of Avallon Tourist Office

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Grande Traversée du Massif Central - VTOPO VTT - Tome 1 Volume 1 takes you from the forests and lakes of the Morvan to the volcanoes of the Auvergne and its capital, Clermont-Ferrand. In between, you'll cross vast wooded hills, follow wild rivers and discover the rich heritage of the Bourbonnais. Published by VTOPO 2018 19.95 € ----- Grande Traversée du Massif Central - VTOPO VTT - Tome 2 This Tome 2 will take you from the volcanoes of Auvergne and its capital, Clermont-Ferrand, to Cap d'Agde on the shores of the Mediterranean. Along the way, you'll cross the high-altitude forests of the Margeride, the mountains and valleys of the Cévennes, the vastness of the Causses and discover the vineyards of Languedoc. Published by VTOPO 2018 19.95 €

Map references :
IGN Maps - From the Morvan to the Auvergne volcanoes 2825 E - 2528 E - 2530 O - 2825 OT - 2723 ET - 2823 ET - 2825 O - 2722 ET - 2822 OT - 2530 E - 2531 ET - 2626 E - 2626 O - 2627 O - 2628 O - 2826 E - 2726 E - 2726 O - 2727 E - 2531 E - 2529 E - 2826 O IGN maps - From the Auvergne volcanoes to the Mediterranean 2535 E - 2636 E - 2636 O - 2639 O - 2639 E - 2637 E - 2638 E - 2738 O - 2641 O - 2432 ET - 2531 ET - 2640 OT - 2739 OT - 2542 E - 2531 E - 2644 O - 2642 O - 2643 E - 2643 OT - 2645 ET - 2535 O - 2534 OT - 2641 ET - 2642 ET - 2642 OT - 2643 ET - 2644 OT

Tricky passages

A long (but easily adaptable thanks to the many accommodations along the way), hilly route (with a few physical but rarely long climbs) that presents no major difficulties.

A few technical sections in the Morvan.
An airy, technical section between Sainte-Enimie and Saint-Chély-du-Tarn (but easily avoided by joining the Col de Coperlac directly via the D 986 road from Sainte-Enimie).

No portaging, but some pushing generally limited to a few meters.

Animals

Yes. Although not recommended, some mountain bikers may travel with pets. In such cases, it will be essential to carry the animal or keep it on a leash on sections of the route shared with motorized traffic, as well as on paths where the presence of animals is regulated.
On paths where the presence of a

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾