About this tour
Explore Auvergne's volcanic plateaus and hidden valleys aboard a restored sidecar motorcycle, piloted by an enthusiast who knows the region's backroads intimately. Choose a brisk hour-long jaunt or stretch into a full-day adventure across France's most striking terrain. You'll twist through ancient stone villages and climb to panoramic ridges where the landscape shifts from lush pasture to dramatic crater rims, all while wrapped in period-correct machine and genuine local hospitality.
Highlights
- Ride vintage sidecar through Auvergne's volcanic landscape
- Discover hidden valleys and medieval villages
- Professional driver with prefecture credentials and insurance
- Flexible duration: one hour to full day options
- Safety equipment provided: helmet, gloves
- Tailored routes based on your interests
What to expect
You'll be kitted out with helmet and gloves before climbing into the sidecar. The ride itself combines hairpin mountain passes with gentle cruises through farmland, stopping at viewpoints where the geology becomes obvious—extinct volcanic cones rising from gentle slopes. Your driver shares local knowledge: which hamlets have survived unchanged for centuries, where the best vistas open up, which valleys shelter rare flora. Duration shapes the experience: shorter trips hit the highlights; longer days let you pause for meals (bring your own or stop en route) and explore on foot.
Good to know
Not suitable for pregnant travellers, those with spinal injuries, or cardiovascular issues. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles available; confirm at booking. Bring layers—mountain weather shifts quickly. Pack your own lunch for day trips or nominate stops you'd like. Professional insurance and credentials guarantee safe, legal transport.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.