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France
New Aquitaine
Guéret
Bourganeuf

Châtelus Bridge – Lake Vassivière loop from Bourganeuf

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
Guéret
Bourganeuf

Châtelus Bridge – Lake Vassivière loop from Bourganeuf

Hard

5.0

(1)

8

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Châtelus Bridge – Lake Vassivière loop from Bourganeuf

06:46

104km

1,470m

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: March 28, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de Millevaches en Limousin

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22.5 km

Picnic area and small shelter

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A cozy little rest area.

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28.4 km

Châtelus Bridge

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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, which raised the water level in the Le Thaurion river. The small Châtelus beach is located a few meters from the bridge.

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28.5 km

Châtelus-le-Marcheix Beach

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An ideal place to rest, swim and refresh or simply relax on the sandy beach and enjoy the tranquility of the river that passes in front of you.

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28.5 km

Great place to dip in the water and have some (brought along) food!

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33.2 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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46.7 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 and monuments. The town hall also organizes guided tours of the city.

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79.4 km

Lake Vassivière

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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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82.6 km

Royère-de-Vassivière

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Royère is located on the Millevaches plateau, between Lake Vassivière and Lake Lavaud Gelade. The town is pleasant and has shops and accommodation.

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104 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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100 km

2.23 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

89.3 km

14.2 km

239 m

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Lowest point (330 m)

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