Chavanat is a commune located in the Creuse department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in France. This area serves as a gateway to diverse outdoor activities, benefiting from its proximity to the Regional Natural Park of Millevaches en Limousin and Lac de Vassivière. The landscape around Chavanat features varied terrain, including forested areas, river valleys, and open plateaus, which provide a suitable environment for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
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4.3
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Average rating
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5.0
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4
hikers
8.48km
02:21
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.9
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18
hikers
10.1km
02:45
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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hikers
3.64km
01:01
70m
70m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.7
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9
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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80.7km
05:12
1,080m
1,080m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.6
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144
riders
77.9km
05:05
1,110m
1,110m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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24
riders
116km
07:42
1,730m
1,730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4
riders
26.8km
01:46
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.6
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532
riders
42.4km
03:16
560m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

2
riders
28.2km
01:52
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

3.0
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12
riders
37.5km
02:58
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

5.0
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11
riders
35.5km
02:57
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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4.3
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61
riders
91.9km
04:28
1,280m
1,280m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

30
riders
118km
05:51
1,710m
1,710m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

8
riders
49.9km
02:20
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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10
runners
10.1km
01:14
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

6
runners
5.43km
00:40
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4
runners
12.9km
01:22
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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2
runners
10.2km
01:11
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Chavanat offers a range of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, and Jogging. The region has 3 routes available on komoot, with an average rating of 4.32 stars from 205 ratings. More than 1,400 visitors have explored these routes.
Chavanat provides routes for various cycling disciplines. Cyclists can find options for touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. Guides like Cycling around Chavanat and MTB Trails around Chavanat offer detailed information.
Yes, Chavanat offers hiking opportunities, with trails extending into the surrounding natural areas. The Hiking around Chavanat guide provides information on available routes. The nearby Regional Natural Park of Millevaches en Limousin and Lac de Vassivière feature extensive hiking networks.
Chavanat is located near significant natural features. The Regional Natural Park of Millevaches en Limousin offers diverse landscapes, including heather moors and peat bogs. Lac de Vassivière, one of France's largest artificial lakes, provides forested shores and numerous islands.
Chavanat's routes are well-regarded on komoot. The 3 available routes have an average rating of 4.32 out of 5 stars. More than 1,400 visitors have explored these routes, contributing to 205 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Chavanat. These include Cycling around Chavanat, Road Cycling Routes around Chavanat, and MTB Trails around Chavanat. Guides for hiking and jogging are also available.
The Regional Natural Park of Millevaches en Limousin is an expansive protected area near Chavanat. It is known for its 'mountain' environment, wetlands, peat bogs, and heather moors. The park is also recognized as an International Starry Sky Reserve.
Lac de Vassivière is one of France's largest artificial lakes, spanning 1,000 hectares with 45 km (28 miles) of jagged shores. It offers a 23-24 km (14-15 miles) bike tour around the lake and is a hub for water sports. Shuttle boats transport bikes, allowing for flexible exploration of its extensive shoreline.
The region around Chavanat, particularly Lac de Vassivière, offers options suitable for families. Shorter loops around the lake, such as those around Vassivière Island or the Nergout loop, are available for hiking. The lake's bike tour is also accessible for various skill levels.
For general inquiries related to Chavanat, the local Mairie (town hall) can be contacted. The phone number for the Mairie is +33 (0)5 55 66 67 49. For tourism-specific information, the local tourist office in Bourganeuf can assist.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available in the Chavanat region. The MTB Trails around Chavanat guide provides information on specific routes. The Millevaches Regional Natural Park also offers dedicated mountain biking trails.
The komoot platform lists 1 touring cycling route and 2 mountain biking routes directly within Chavanat. The lengths of these routes vary, catering to different preferences. For detailed distances, consult the specific komoot guides for each sport.

