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Vassivière Dam – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Royère-de-Vassivière

Vassivière Dam – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Royère-de-Vassivière

Moderate

4.6

(12)

115

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Vassivière Dam – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Royère-de-Vassivière

02:31

34.4km

350m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.7 km for 241 m

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Start point

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11.0 km

Vassivière Dam

Highlight • Monument

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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12.1 km

Lake Vassivière

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Beautiful reservoir also suitable for camping and sailing. There are also small huts right on the lake

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12.2 km

West Shore of Lake Vassivière

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Good asphalt all around the lake, sometimes 10% a bit bumpy.

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13.3 km

Beach

14.1 km

Auphelle Marina - Lake Vassivière

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Marina and launching of Auphelle, on Lake Vassivière.

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17.7 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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18.4 km

Lake Vassivière

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The Vassivière Lake Tour, near Châteaucourt, is a scenic and peaceful route. The loop around the lake offers stunning views of the water, surrounded by forests and hills. As you …

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23.2 km

Plage de Vauveix

Beach

27.5 km

The Peat Bog of the Millevaches en Limousin Regional Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

30.9 km

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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34.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

13.8 km

3.14 km

1.59 km

149 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

13.4 km

1.43 km

557 m

502 m

Elevation

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Monday 31 August

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Vassivière Dam – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Royère-de-Vassivière

Vassivière Dam

Lake Vassivière

West Shore of Lake Vassivière

Auphelle Marina - Lake Vassivière

View of Lake Vassivière

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The Peat Bog of the Millevaches en Limousin Regional Natural Park

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