Quad in Auvergne
The Sancy ridgelines under your wheels, the wind at your back and volcanic panoramas that stop you in your tracks. Let's ride!
- 1.5 hours/2.75 hours/full day
- Up to 50 people
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Description
Feel the engine vibrating through your hands, navigate the bends of a mountain track, follow the ridgelines of the Sancy massif with the puy de Dôme in the background: that is what Takamaka Clermont offers with quad biking in Auvergne. A different way to explore the territory, aboard powerful and agile machines, on trails that reveal the region's finest volcanic panoramas. Up to 50 participants, all sharing the same sense of open-road freedom.
The route adapts to the season. In summer, the ride sets off from Montaleix for trails through the Sancy area, close to the Vallée de Chaudefour. In winter, the departure point shifts to the Super-Besse ski resort, climbing up to the ridgelines for sweeping views across the entire massif. Three duration options are available to suit your schedule and seminar programme: 1h30, 2h45 or a full day.
Two riders can share a quad, making the activity accessible even to participants without a driving licence, as long as the designated rider holds one. Good humour, shared moments and a genuine sense of freedom are what define this quad incentive near Clermont-Ferrand, rain or shine, with wet-track slides adding their own particular charm.
- 1.5 hours/2.75 hours/full day
- Up to 50 people
📍 Locations: Two departure points depending on the season. In summer, the ride starts from Montaleix, in the Sancy area, close to the Vallée de Chaudefour. In winter, departure is from the Super-Besse ski resort, climbing up to the ridgelines for panoramic views across the massif.
⏱️ Duration: Three options available: 1h30, 2h45 or a full day.
👥 Groups: Up to 50 people. Two riders can share one quad.
🗓️ Season: Year-round, subject to weather conditions.
🪪 Licence required: A driving licence is compulsory to ride a quad. Passengers can join without a licence, under the rider's responsibility.
👟 Mandatory attire: Jeans (shorts are strictly forbidden), covered arms, a windproof jacket, ankle-protecting closed-toe shoes, and goggles or glasses. Appropriate clothing is essential for safety.
🎒 Equipment provided: Helmets are supplied by Takamaka Clermont. A limited number of waterproofs and boots are also available in case of rain.
🌧️ Weather: Rain is not an obstacle to the activity. Wet tracks actually allow for some impressive slides, adding an extra layer of sensation to the ride.
How the activity works
Welcome and technical briefing
Setting off and getting comfortable
The ride through the Sancy massif
Return and close
Why choose Takamaka ?
With 7 years of experience in Auvergne and an intimate knowledge of the Sancy massif, Takamaka Clermont selects routes that combine the thrill of riding with access to panoramas that very few activities can reach. Whether it is the summer trails around Montaleix or the winter ridgelines of Super-Besse, every itinerary is designed to make the most of the territory and the season.
The activity is fully managed end-to-end: route selection based on the season, helmet and rain gear provision, supervision by experienced guides and a technical briefing suited to all levels. Our facilitators make sure that every participant, whether a seasoned quad rider or a complete beginner, comes away feeling like they genuinely conquered the Sancy.
The quad ride scales to groups of up to 50 and offers three duration options to fit any seminar schedule. It can be paired with other incentive activities or a corporate evening organised by Takamaka Clermont to build a complete day or weekend in Auvergne.
FAQ
Can two people ride on the same quad?
Yes, two people can ride on the same quad. However, the person driving the quad must hold a valid driving licence.
What equipment should participants bring?
We recommend wearing long trousers, preferably jeans, a long-sleeved top, a windbreaker or waterproof jacket, high-top shoes that protect the ankles, and sunglasses or protective glasses. For safety reasons, shorts are not permitted.
Do participants need previous quad biking experience?
No. The activity is suitable for beginners. Participants are accompanied and receive all the necessary instructions before setting off.
What time of year can we organise the activity?
Quad biking is available throughout the year, subject to weather and safety conditions. The starting point may vary depending on the season.
How long does the activity last?
Several formats are available to fit your corporate event schedule: 2-hour, 3-hour or full-day quad biking experiences.
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