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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19.7 km

The infernal coast.

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26.1 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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30.5 km

Mossy rocks

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32.5 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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35.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

6.69 km

5.57 km

1.74 km

324 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

7.16 km

5.19 km

1.91 km

1.18 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

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