Aire du péage de Gerzat
Tried it in both direction, works well. I was standing in the middle of 2 lanes, protected by the toll barriers. Big sign. It feels a bit sketchy and i'm always wondering if the police is gonna come, but it never happened so far, not a bad spot.rating: 4/5, wait: 30 min 🪧, ride: 64 km →
―jurichezzbmx, June 2024
A better option than the bus 20 is the bus 33 towards "Saint-Beauzire", it drops you off at the turnaround North-East of here, 600m away (stop "Biopole"). If you're in the center of Clermont you can either pick it up at a stop not far from the Cathedral, or an easier landmark would be the museum Roger Quilliot (confirm the direction with the driver when you board the bus, it's "St-Beauzire").
Wouldn't be a good idea to stand right in the middle of the road, you can stick to the side, on the sidewalk and this way you'll have no problem with the staff. The visibility is good enough and it's AFTER the toll so people have already stopped and have the time to notice you; you'll be picked up in no time !
―Anonymous, May 2017
I waited 1 hour at the toll gate with my dog. A guy picked me up straight to Tours. I was between the way and no employee kicked me out.
―Daftbot, January 2017
It's a peage (toll). Very good towards the north but don't let people drop you before Montlucon. You'll get stuck there with people only going back to the South or truckers going North-East.
I had to get back to the peage before going further. (Got the same driver twice in-a-row though; one of the hitchhiker's goals)
―Anonymous, February 2012
take the bus 20 to come here. the best spot to go in direction to the north.
rating: 5/5
―Anonymous