Aubazines is a commune located in the Corrèze department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France. The area is characterized by its hilly terrain, forests of oak and pine, and the deep gorges of Coiroux, with the village itself perched overlooking these natural features. Notable landscapes include the historic Canal des Moines, Lac du Coiroux, and the elevated Puy de Pauliac, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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Routes
4.5
(133)
Average rating
1052
People visited
4.7
(24)
119
hikers
9.89km
02:50
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43
hikers
6.69km
02:00
200m
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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94
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12.0km
03:42
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.4
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72
hikers
9.28km
02:47
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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3
runners
5.23km
00:41
180m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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93
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9.38km
01:06
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
12.4km
01:39
320m
320m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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6
riders
15.6km
01:04
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
160km
10:40
2,410m
2,410m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
35.5km
02:17
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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37
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
riders
22.9km
02:02
490m
490m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
5.0
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11
riders
28.0km
02:49
640m
640m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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riders
36.8km
03:01
770m
770m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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12
riders
25.6km
01:20
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
12
riders
53.4km
02:34
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
11
riders
41.7km
01:55
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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riders
30.6km
01:33
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Aubazines offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Road cycling. The region features 60 routes for different skill levels, with an average rating of 4.43 stars from users.
The Canal des Moines offers an easy and pleasant walk, providing views of the gorges and surrounding hills. For more vigorous hikes, trails around Puy de Pauliac offer panoramic views. More information can be found in the Hiking around Aubazines guide.
Yes, the path alongside the Canal des Moines is considered an easy and pleasant walk suitable for families. Lac du Coiroux also offers shores ideal for walking or cycling within a large park setting.
Trails in Aubazines feature the historic Canal des Moines, the picturesque Lac du Coiroux, and the Gorges of Coiroux. Puy de Pauliac, at 1,706 feet (520 meters), provides panoramic views of Corrèze and the Monts d'Auvergne.
The Canal des Moines is a 12th-century engineering marvel built by monks, offering a historical walking experience. The village itself contains a Cistercian Abbey dating back to the 12th century, with connections to Coco Chanel.
Aubazines features a mix of forest and farmland with gentle, hilly terrain composed of oaks and pines. The area includes the deep Gorges of Coiroux and elevated points like Puy de Pauliac.
Aubazines provides varied routes for touring and mountain biking, from scenic lakeside paths around Lac du Coiroux to more challenging trails through forests. Several cycling routes are available, including panoramic sports cycling circuits. Consult the Cycling around Aubazines guide for details.
Mountain biking trails in Aubazines wind through forests and offer panoramic views. The area provides diverse terrain for various skill levels. Specific routes are detailed in the MTB Trails around Aubazines guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Aubazines, including Hiking around Aubazines, Running Trails around Aubazines, Cycling around Aubazines, MTB Trails around Aubazines, and Road Cycling Routes around Aubazines.
Outdoor activities in Aubazines are popular, with more than 5,000 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The 60 available routes have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars.
The official website for the commune of Aubazines is www.ville-aubazine.fr. This site provides general information about the area.
The Aubazines town hall can be contacted by phone at +33 5 55 25 71 26. This number is available for general inquiries about the commune.