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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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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1. Hiking loop from Île de Vassivière

7.60km

02:01

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Interpretation trail – Shepherd's Shelter loop from Nergout

29.9km

08:00

340m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Viewpoint loop from Nergout

18.2km

05:02

320m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 690 m

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Thursday 12 March

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Location: Royère-De-Vassivière, Aubusson, New Aquitaine, France

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Point de vue

Château de l'Île de Vassivière et Centre International d'Art et du Paysage

Plage de Nergout, Lac de Vassivière

Peyrat-le-Château

Nedde

Vassivière Dam

West Shore of Lake Vassivière

Pointe de vue du lac de Vassivière

Barrage de Faux

Chemin Gravel le long du lac

View of Lac de Vassivière

Lac de Faux

Chassagnas peninsula tour

1. Hiking loop from Île de Vassivière

2. Interpretation trail – Shepherd's Shelter loop from Nergout

3. Viewpoint loop from Nergout

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