Mountain bike route: The Gergovie Plateau from Pérignat-lès-Sarliève

Starting from the square in Pérignat-lès-Sarliève, this mountain bike route offers a lovely climb up to the Gergovie plateau. A challenging circuit combining fast-riding trails, views of the Puy de Mardoux and panoramic views of the Chaîne des Puys.
A challenging mountain bike route linking the vineyard-covered hillsides to the legendary Gergovie Plateau

Starting from Pérignat-lès-Sarliève (with access also available from Romagnat), the off-road version of the ‘Le plateau de Gergovie’ circuit offers a demanding yet rewarding ride. Alternating between woodland tracks, vineyard paths and open plateau crossings, this route offers a good mix of physical challenge and escape in the heart of a region steeped in history.

Highlights of the mountain bike route:
• The ascent to the Gergovie Plateau: Use your leg strength to reach the famous Gallic oppidum and enjoy a panoramic view of the Chaîne des Puys (UNESCO), the Sancy massif and the Limagne.
• Variety of terrain: Pebbly tracks, dirt paths on the edge of woods and fast, grassy plateaus.
• Geological and rural points of interest: Passing close to the Puy de Mardoux and crossing historic hillsides shaped by wine-growing

Practical information & Technical profile:
• Start / Finish: Car park near the square (Rue Marcel-Magard – 63170 Pérignat-lès-Sarliève) — Alternative start from Rue de la République / Romagnat.
• Type: Mountain bike / e-MTB
• Signposting: Yellow circles in both directions

This route requires a good level of fitness to tackle the continuous climbs up to the plateau. Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended.