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Lac de Charpal – Lake Charpal loop from Mende

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Lac de Charpal – Lake Charpal loop from Mende

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Lac de Charpal – Lake Charpal loop from Mende

04:12

51.7km

930m

Cycling

Hard 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: June 19, 2026

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Start point

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1.78 km

Mende

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Mende is the most important town in the Lozère department. It is a truly ancient city, as its foundation dates back to 200 years BC. Its many medieval buildings are …

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2.61 km

Pont Notre Dame.

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22.8 km

Lac de Charpal

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23.0 km

Lac de Charpal

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A dam on the Colagne river created this Charpal lake. It supplies the town of Mende with drinking water. The Charpal site was originally chosen in 1925 to create an …

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23.4 km

Board walk

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24.3 km

Bird observatory/ Campspot/ Beach

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28.9 km

Viewpoint

29.5 km

Lake Charpal

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A dam on the Colagne river created this Charpal lake. It supplies the town of Mende with drinking water. The Charpal site was originally chosen in 1925 to create an …

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31.9 km

Arrival at Lac de Charpal

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Magnificent view but path to practice with mountain bike tires

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51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

15.8 km

4.43 km

2.88 km

2.52 km

511 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

12.9 km

11.8 km

11.5 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,390 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Lac de Charpal – Lake Charpal loop from Mende

Mende

Pont Notre Dame.

Lac de Charpal

Lac de Charpal

Board walk

Bird observatory/ Campspot/ Beach

Lake Charpal

Arrival at Lac de Charpal

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