AUVERGNE PRESS TRIP Wildlife and Nature in Auvergne From

AUVERGNE PRESS TRIP
Wildlife and Nature in Auvergne
From September 25th to 28th 2014
Ms. Anita Isalska – Lonely Planet
Susan Triebert: +33 4 73 29 29 87 (office) +33 7 86 60 31 41 (mobile)
susan.triebert@crdt-auvergne.fr
For more information on the Auvergne region:
General website: www.auvergne-tourism.com
Press website: press.auvergne-tourism.com
Photo library: www.auvergne-phototheque.fr
Please have your
press card with you
DAY 1
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th
EUROPCAR
10h50
Pick up your rental car
Arrival at the Lyon airport
Pick up the keys of the rental car and other documents at the counter in baggage claim at the airport.
There will be a GPS in the car.
2 hours to Clermont-Ferrand
Susan Triebert from the Auvergne Tourist Board will meet you for lunch
13h30
Lunch at the restaurant La Suite
15h30-16h45
Guided tour of Clermont-Ferrand
16, rue Saint- Adjutor - 63000 Clermont-Ferrand
45°46'45.4"N 3°04'49.6"E
Tel: 04 73 37 72 56
www.restolasuite.com
Office de Tourisme de Clermont-Ferrand
Place de la Victoire - 63000 CLERMONT-FERRAND
+33 4 73 98 65 00 / tourisme@clermont-fd.com
www.clermont-fd.com
A guided tour, among the volcanoes, of the capital
of the Auvergne. Set on a volcanic mound, the old
centre of Clermont will reveal itself to you as you
wander along the pedestrianised streets flanked
by mansions and with fountains dotted around.
See the majestic Gothic cathedral built from Volvic
lava and the Romanesque basilica of NotreDame-du-Port (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Your guide: Jérôme Coppack +33(0)6 58 34 55 24
Meeting point : Tourist Office, Place de la Victoire
20 minutes
17h40 train departure
Ride to the top of the Puy de Dôme
Have your press card with you
Panoramique des Dômes
Le font de l’arbre - 63870 Orcines
45°46'13.2"N 2°59'15.0"E
+33(0)4 73 87 43 05 / www.panoramiquedesdomes.fr
Inseparable from the image of Auvergne, and
under consideration for classification as part of
the UNESCO World Heritage, is the Chaîne des
Puys range - 80 volcanoes stretching out in a
north to south row over 30 kilometres. The Puy de
Dôme is the jewel of the range, peaking at 1,465
metres high. Visitors can reach the site on foot or
by the rack railway, the Panoramique des Dômes.
Take the 18h40 train back down to the station
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20 minutes
19h15
Guided tour of Notre Dame d’Orcival basilica
Office de Tourisme Terres Dômes-Sancy
Le Bourg - 63210 Orcival
45°40'57.8"N 2°50'30.0"E
+33 (0)4 73 65 89 77
A guided tour of one of the five most well-known
Romanesque churches in Auvergne, built during
the early 12th century. Its highly uniform
construction
has
undergone
very
few
modifications through the ages as its large
dimensions have precluded extensions. But the
interior décor has disappeared, along with its
embellishments. Notre Dame has been listed as a
Historic Monument since 1840. Don’t miss the
statue of the Vierge en Majesté in the church
chancel.
Your guide: Marion Chastaing
+33(0)6 86 63 11 57
Meeting point: Tourist Office
DINNER & HOTEL
Auberge le Cantou
In the mountain village of Orcival, L’Auberge le
Cantou offers quality, three-star accommodation
in the centre of town. Facing the basilica, the
hotel is ideally located between the Chaine des
Puys and the Sancy Massif, in the heart of the
Auvergne volcano park. The restaurant offers
local, traditional cuisine in an authentic setting.
Auberge le Cantou
Le Bourg - 63210 Orcival
+33 (0) 4 73 65 82 07 / aubergelecantou@orange.fr
www.aubergelecantou.com
The CRDTA offers you the half-board menu with a glass of wine or a coffee
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DAY 2
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
Leave the hotel on foot at 9h30
Aluna Voyages - Servières Haut - 63210 Orcival
Tel: 04 73 65 92 55/ 06 78 40 36 79
contact@aluna-voyages.com
www.aluna-voyages.com
9h30
Hike discovering edible plants
Christophe Anglade of Aluna Voyages will meet you
at the hotel for a morning hike discovering the plants
of the Auvergne region. A walk of around two hours
with your guide will finish with a lunch of the plants
gathered in the morning!
Christophe will take you back to the hotel
10 minutes
Col de Guéry
63210 Perpezat
45°37'20.2"N 2°49'15.4"E
14h00
Discover the landscapes of the Sancy
ROCHES TUILIERE ET SANADOIRE
These rock formations separated by a valley are two
volcanoes that have been eroded by glaciers. All that is
left is the the cone of the Sandoire rock and the
chimney of the Tulière rock. The Sanadoire stands at
1290m and until the 15th century was home to a castle.
LAC DE GUERY
At an altitude of 1,268 metres, Lac de Guéry is
Auvergne’s highest lake. This listed site is very popular
for fishing, and perfect for an easy mountain hike. This
huge area of grassland has fantastic views over the
Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy.
40 minutes
16h30
Visit of the Croix de Chazelles farm
GAEC Des Croix de Chazelles - Chazelles - 63690 Avèze
45°36'03.4"N 2°36'33.8"E
+33 4 73 21 19 28 / vergnolfreres@wanadoo.fr
www.vergnolfreres.fr
The farm is run by three brothers: Dominique,
Bertrand and Christophe Vergnol, and is the only
stop on the cheese route where you'll find both
farm-produced Bleu d'Auvergne and Fourme
d'Ambert. Legend has it that blue cheese was
invented not far from here.
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30 minutes
7, rue Montlosier - 63240 LE MONT-DORE
45°34'27.7"N 2°48'35.9"E
+33 (0) 04 73 65 05 59 / marine.guerlais@gmail.com
19h30
Dinner at the Auberge des Skieurs
In the heart of Le Mont-Dore, in a modern
atmosphere, L’Auberge des Skieurs invites you to
discover traditional Auvergne cuisine revisited.
The CRDTA offers you dinner with a glass of wine and a coffee
HOTEL
Grand Hôtel Le Mont-Dore
2, rue Meynadier - 63240 Le Mont-Dore
45°34'28.6"N 2°48'32.8"E
+33 4 73 65 02 64 / legrandhotel@orange.fr
www.hotel-mont-dore.com
This 19th-century hotel is located in the centre of
beautiful Mont Dore, and makes a wonderful base
for exploring the Massif du Sancy or going skiing
on the nearby slopes. This independent hotel’s
friendly proprietors will do everything to make
your stay an unforgettable experience.
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DAY 3
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Your guide, Franck will meet you at your hotel
Franck Cochard
Mountain guide
+33(0)6 83 73 01 26
9h00
Hike discovering the wildlife of the Sancy
Franck Cochard will take you for a hike
around the Sancy mountains (2 hours
walking maximum). Depending on the
weather, you’ll take the cable car to the top of
the Puy de Sancy, at 1886m high. Franck will
tell you all about the wildlife in the area, and
if you’re lucky you might spot mountain
sheep, chamois or marmots, all native to the
area.
10 minutes
12h30
Lunch at the hotel Le Parc des Fées
107, quai Maréchal-Fayolle - 63150 LA BOURBOULE
45°35'13.9"N 2°44'09.5"E
+33 (0) 4 73 81 01 77
www.parcdesfees.com
The CRDTA offers you lunch with a glass of wine and coffee
2 minutes
Parc Fenestre, La Bourboule
Cascade de Rossignolet, Le Mont-Dore
www.horizons-sancy.com
14h00 – 16h00
Discover Horizons Land Art works
URBRE, PARC FENESTRE, LA BOURBOULE
20 minutes round-trip walking, 45°35'08.6"N 2°44'20.9"E
Urbre represents a white treehouse made of fabric, halyards
and white resin,
Near the Tourist Office and the Mayor’s Office in La Bourboule,
follow the D996. Park in the lot across from the tennis courts.
Follow the path for 300m until you reach the wooden bridge.
From here you will be able to admire the art installation.
10 minutes
LA VOILE DE LA MARIEE, ROSSIGNOLET, LE MONT-DORE
45 minutes round-trip walking, 45°35'18.3"N 2°48'12.4"E
The Bride’s Veil, is a stream meandering carelessly through the
heart of this luxuriant nature. It flows over the top of the
Rossignolet waterfall and forms a veil of water, an invigorating
liquid curtain!
At the entrance to Mont Dore on the D996, enter the hamlet of
Queureuillh. Leave the D996 in the direction of the Esquiladou
camping and the cemetery. Continue straight ahead. Park at
the entrance to the cemetery.
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25 minutes
Allée de la Plage
63790 Murol
45°34'13.9"N 2°55'43.9"E
16h30
Passage by the Lac Chambon
This volcanic barrier lake was formed following the eruption of the
strombolian volcano around 8000 years ago. Today, the lake has two
beaches open for swimming in addition to offering water sports and
fishing. You can take the greenway around the lake for around an
hour-long hike.
20 minutes
18h15
Discover the village of Besse
Office de tourisme de Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
63610 BESSE-ET-SAINT-ANASTAISE
45°30'44.6"N 2°56'03.6"E
+33 (0)4 73 79 52 84 /bt.besse-superbesse@sancy.com
www.sancy.com
A medieval and Renaissance town, Besse et
Saint-Anastaise has a rich architectural and
historic past. Narrow, cobbled alleyways, small
shops, fine 12th and 16th century homes and
its bell tower are the main reminders of this
rich past.
DINNER & HOTEL
Auberge de la Petite Ferme***
Le Faux - 63610 BESSE-ET-SAINT-ANASTAISE
45°30'25.1"N 2°55'13.0"E
+33 (0) 4 73 79 51 39
info@auberge-petite-ferme.com
L'Auberge de la Petite Ferme welcomes you to its
lovely setting, in the heart of the countryside, just
800 metres from the medieval town of Besse and
3 km from Auvergne’s loveliest lake, Pavin.
The CRDTA offers you the half-board menu with a cocktail or a glass of wine
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DAY 4
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
40 minutes
Vanessa Michy of the Auvergne Tourism Board will meet you in the parking lot at the foot of the village
Le Bourg - 63114 MONTPEYROUX
45°37'29.4"N 3°12'01.6"E
www.montpeyroux63.com
10h00 – 11h00
Guided visit of Montpeyroux
Montpeyroux is classified among the “Most
Beautiful Villages” of France. Its 12th-century
cylindrical castle keep dominates the village and
offers an outstanding view over the Allier valley.
The village is home to artists and craftspeople,
and has retained its wine-growing tradition as
well as its quarries for extracting arkose, a
Mediterranean building stone.
Vanessa: +33 (0)6 61 27 27 48
30 minutes
11h30 – 12h15
Eglise Saint-Jean
63160 GLAINE-MONTAIGUT
Guided visit of Eglise Saint-Jean
This 12th century Romanesque church is in the
centre of the village of Glaine-Montaigut, in the
heart of the Limagne plain. Listed as a historical
monument, the church was constructed using
arkose stone and has been completely restored.
12h15 – 14h00
Lunch at the Auberge de la Forge
AUBERGE DE LA FORGE
Place de l'église - 63160 GLAINE-MONTAIGUT
+33 4 73 73 41 80 / ericguemon@neuf.fr
www.aubergedelaforgeglainemontaigut.com
In a rustic and welcoming atmosphere, the
Auberge de la Forge offers an authentic and
inventive cuisine focused on quality, local
products.
Leave Glaine-Montaigut at 14h00
EUROPCAR
Return your rental car
2 hours to Lyon Airport (via the A89)
18h45
Flight departure from Lyon Airport
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