The Great Cross-Country Mountain Bike Tour of the Massif Central (GTMC-VTT) in 30 Days

Created more than twenty years ago for enthusiasts of mountain biking in the great outdoors, the Grande Traversée du Massif Central is a legendary route—a truly unique experience, the likes of which are rare in France.

Today, the GTMC-VTT is back in the spotlight—bigger, more accessible, and more modern. It now offers a complete traverse of the Massif Central, from the great lakes of the Morvan in Burgundy all the way to the Mediterranean. Over 1,360 km to traverse three regions, ten departments, four regional nature parks, and one national park—and to discover, along the trails, the exceptional succession of the Massif’s grand landscapes, as well as the people and heritage of these highlands.

The GTMC is also becoming more welcoming. Whether as a first experience with multi-day mountain bike touring or a long-distance adventure, the GTMC now lends itself to a variety of riding styles and can be enjoyed in many ways, from the most leisurely to the most challenging. From the rolling forested hills of the north to the slopes of the Auvergne volcanoes, from the jagged terrain of the Grands Causses and the Cévennes to the descent through the garrigue toward the sea—there’s a GTMC for everyone!

Especially since the new GTMC was designed for electric-assist mountain biking—this new type of bike that makes the mountains and long-distance touring accessible to everyone. Whether they’re beginners or experts, riders can come together to share the adventure of mountain biking.