Departing from Vichy, the queen of water cities, this 96-kilometer, 855-meter climb takes you to the foothills of the Montagne Bourbonnaise. After a beautiful climb to Le Mayet-de-Montagne, you'll discover charming villages such as Châtel-Montagne and Arfeuilles. After the mountains, the route takes you to Lapalisse and Billy with their castles. Return to Vichy along the Allier river. An outing full of discoveries!