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View of Lake Vassivière – Vassivière Dam loop from Lac de Vassivière

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View of Lake Vassivière – Vassivière Dam loop from Lac de Vassivière

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View of Lake Vassivière – Vassivière Dam loop from Lac de Vassivière

03:18

27.9km

270m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de Millevaches en Limousin

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1.42 km

Lake Vassivière

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Lake Vassivivère located in the Millevaches regional natural park in Limousin is the largest in the region, a true inland sea!

On the developed banks there are several campsites and restaurants. The whole thing remains quite intimate.

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5.91 km

Broussas Beach

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Toilet, canoe rental, camper van space, restaurant with fries and the usual soft drinks. place for bathing. Nice entry into the lake. Ferry on the west side of the headland towards the other towns on the lake.

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8.50 km

Plage de Vauveix

Beach

10.0 km

Plage de Nergout

Beach

13.5 km

Lake Vassivière

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The Vassivière Lake Tour, near Châteaucourt, is a scenic and peaceful route. The loop around the lake offers stunning views of the water, surrounded by forests and hills. As you cycle along the well-maintained roads, you will discover beautiful natural scenery, making it a perfect mix of relaxation and exercise.

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14.5 km

View of Lake Vassivière

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During a mountain bike ride in the middle of the Limousin hills, it is pleasant to stop on the banks of this imposing dam lake to admire its calm waters.

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18.1 km

Auphelle Marina - Lake Vassivière

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Marina and launching of Auphelle, on Lake Vassivière.

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20.1 km

West Shore of Lake Vassivière

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Good asphalt all around the lake, sometimes 10% a bit bumpy.

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21.2 km

Vassivière Dam

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Lake Vassivière was created in 1950 to cover the energy needs of France. The dam is almost 33 meters high and 25 meters thick at its base, only 3 meters at the top.

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25.5 km

Chassagnas peninsula tour

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The tour of the Chassagnas peninsula allows you to discover the magnificent landscapes of Lake Vassivière. You explore the pasture on the peninsula as well as the small island of Vauveix.

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27.9 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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17.6 km

4.51 km

4.15 km

1.39 km

235 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

8.09 km

3.29 km

1.02 km

975 m

826 m

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View of Lake Vassivière – Vassivière Dam loop from Lac de Vassivière

Lake Vassivière

Broussas Beach

Lake Vassivière

View of Lake Vassivière

Auphelle Marina - Lake Vassivière

West Shore of Lake Vassivière

Vassivière Dam

Chassagnas peninsula tour

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