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There are several advantages of using a private vehicle to transport your bike to the Massif Central. Firstly, the bike does not need to be dismantled in any way, packed in a bike bag or box, nor re-assembled at journey's end, and you have total control at all stages, remaining with your bicycle for the duration of the journey. You alone are responsible for securing your bike onto your vehicle, so that there are no concerns over possible damage by airport or train staff during handling, and no additional bike transport costs to pay. In addition, the use of private transport allows total flexibility over journey dates and timings.

Sign for a typical gîte

The disadvantage, unless you have a vehicle back-up person or team, is that somewhere must be found for the safe storage of your car while on the GTMC. It is best to book a hotel or similar accommodation in advance for the first night, asking for your vehicle to be left in the establishment's car park for the duration of your holiday. (It is only reasonable, if the hotel grants this, to pay a reasonable daily parking fee, and to offer to stay a second night at the end of your trip before leaving for home.) The obvious place to drive to is Clermont-Ferrand. Leave your vehicle here and take a non-TGV train back with your bike from Sète/Montpellier at the end of your holiday.