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Lac de Charpal – Lake Charpal loop from Mende

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Lac de Charpal – Lake Charpal loop from Mende

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Lac de Charpal – Lake Charpal loop from Mende

03:35

45.3km

860m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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710 m

Mende

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Mende is the most important town in the Lozère department. It is a truly ancient city, as its foundation dates back to 200 years BC. Its many medieval buildings are …

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1.54 km

Pont Notre Dame.

Highlight • Bridge

18.3 km

GTMC; sometimes a little wet

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To have gone through this path several times, it's always a hassle. To avoid !
Even in August it was necessary to pass on the embankments

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20.4 km

Arrival at Lac de Charpal

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Magnificent view but path to practice with mountain bike tires

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20.8 km

Lac de Charpal

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A dam on the Colagne river created this Charpal lake. It supplies the town of Mende with drinking water. The Charpal site was originally chosen in 1925 to create an …

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21.2 km

Board walk

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22.6 km

Lake Charpal

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26.7 km

Viewpoint

27.3 km

Lake Charpal

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A dam on the Colagne river created this Charpal lake. It supplies the town of Mende with drinking water. The Charpal site was originally chosen in 1925 to create an …

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45.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

9.88 km

2.95 km

2.38 km

924 m

360 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

8.87 km

8.74 km

7.04 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,390 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

27°C

15°C

0 %

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Comments

August 8, 2021,Lac de Charpal

Superb loop starting from Mende. Super rolling tracks apart in 2 or 3 steep slopes in the climb from Mende. The arrival at the lake is superb.

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Lac de Charpal – Lake Charpal loop from Mende

Mende

Pont Notre Dame.

GTMC; sometimes a little wet

Arrival at Lac de Charpal

Lac de Charpal

Board walk

Lake Charpal

Lake Charpal

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