Chassagnas peninsula tour
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 43 out of 44 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional de Millevaches en Limousin
Tips
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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•November 16, 2024
The Lac de Vassivière [vasivjɛʁ] (Occitan Vaciviéra) is one of the largest artificial lakes in France with an area of about 10 km². It is located on the Plateau de Millevaches in the departments of Creuse and Haute-Vienne. It is the largest body of water in the Limousin region of France and is used for water supply, hydroelectric power and recreation. It was built between 1947 and 1950 by Électricité de France.
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