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Vassivière Dam – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Gentioux-Pigerolles

Gentioux-Pigerolles

Vassivière Dam – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Gentioux-Pigerolles

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Vassivière Dam – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Gentioux-Pigerolles

03:49

52.8km

610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional de Millevaches en Limousin

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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30.1 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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2

31.2 km

Lake Vassivière

Highlight • Lake

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

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3

31.3 km

West Shore of Lake Vassivière

Highlight • Lake

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

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32.1 km

Beach

Beach

5

32.9 km

Auphelle Marina - Lake Vassivière

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Marina and launching of Auphelle, on Lake Vassivière.

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36.4 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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37.2 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 cycle along the well-maintained roads, you will discover beautiful natural scenery, making it a perfect mix of relaxation and exercise.

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41.8 km

Plage de Vauveix

Beach

9

44.4 km

Long gangway

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Long and pretty footbridge to span the lake.

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44.4 km

The Peat Bog of the Millevaches en Limousin Regional Natural Park

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52.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

17.4 km

14.8 km

1.37 km

109 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

13.2 km

6.39 km

4.81 km

885 m

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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