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Le pont de Châtelus – Bénévent-l'Abbaye loop from Vieilleville

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New Aquitaine
Guéret
Mourioux-Vieilleville

Le pont de Châtelus – Bénévent-l'Abbaye loop from Vieilleville

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Le pont de Châtelus – Bénévent-l'Abbaye loop from Vieilleville

07:03

110km

1,400m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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23.2 km

Bourganeuf

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Bourganeuf is a medieval town sometimes nicknamed "the city of light" because this small town was the third French town to have electricity. Bourganeuf is home to many historic buildings …

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33.8 km

Scenic route in the Thaurion Valley

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Very quiet little road, close to the Thaurion river. On the route of the "tour of the Creuse".

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41.1 km

Gites de Chatelus le Marcheix

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41.2 km

Le pont de Châtelus

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The Châtelus bridge spans the Thaurion. This bridge has the particularity of being built on the old bridge which is now underwater, due to the filling of the Étroit dam, …

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41.2 km

Plage de Châtelus-le-Marcheix

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This furnished space allows you to enjoy the water during sunny days. Swimming is supervised in July and August from Tuesday to Sunday afternoon. A refreshment bar and the possibility …

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47.2 km

Picnic area and small shelter

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A cozy little rest area.

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59.5 km

Bénévent-l'Abbaye

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This small town of character is rich in history: abbey, castle, landscaped park and even a giant game of goose! Don't miss the Scénovision, which tells the story of local personalities who have left their mark on history.

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93.2 km

View of Hillside with Hay Bales

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110 km

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104 km

4.05 km

2.42 km

149 m

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104 km

6.40 km

116 m

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