Sports and Passion Stays in Auvergne
The essential stopover for your motorcycle tours, cycling trips, and hikes in the heart of the volcanoes

Group gîte for sports stays in Auvergne: Motorcyclists, Cyclists, and Hikers
Need a strategic base camp for your next adventure? At the foot of the Massif Central volcanoes, the Le Clos Auvergnat welcomes your sports clubs and associations. Whether you are looking for motorcycle twists and turns, mountain passes by bike, or long-distance hiking trails, we have designed a tailor-made welcome to combine passion, sport, and friendly vibes.
Motorcyclist Welcome: The ideal motorcycle stop in the Puy-de-Dôme
Because a great road trip always ends with a good meal and a peaceful night's sleep, we do everything we can for two-wheel enthusiasts:
- Lit and covered shelter : To shelter your motorcycles with peace of mind.
- Private and quiet parking : Park your motorcycles and side-cars with complete peace of mind. Located in Tauves, our gîte enjoys the calm of a preserved village.


Cycling & VTT stopover: Security and logistics for cyclists
Ideally located for exploring the trails of theEspace VTT-FFC and the mountain passes of the Massif du Sancy, our gîte offers facilities designed for performance:
- Secure bike room : A locked space to store your bikes (Road, VTT, VAE) with total peace of mind.
- Sheltered tuning workshop : A covered space dedicated to minor setups and mechanical adjustments before heading out.
- XL parking for support vehicles : Our large, private, and enclosed parking area makes it easy to park your vans, trailers, and support vehicles.
- Direct access to trails : Take advantage of the immediate proximity to marked trails and mountain roads to maximize your riding time.
Hiking: Your base camp at the foot of the Puys
Ideally located at the crossroads of the most beautiful trails in the Puy-de-Dôme and the Massif du Sancy, our gîte welcomes walking clubs and hikers looking for long-distance treks or daily loops.
“Special Hikers” Logistics :
- Preparation area : A large table to study your IGN maps and prepare for the next day's leg of the journey.
- Gourmet packed lunches : Balanced picnics with local produce for your lunches in the heart of nature (upon request).
- Direct access to paths : Lace up your hiking boots right outside the gîte to reach the marked paths of the commune of Tauves.
- Routes and local advice : We share our favorites, and the Tauves tourist office is available to point out mountain lakes and volcanic ridges.

