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Vassivière Island – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Lac de Vassivière

Vassivière Island – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Lac de Vassivière

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Vassivière Island – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Lac de Vassivière

01:18

18.7km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: May 13, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de Millevaches en Limousin

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2.90 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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5.36 km

We arrive on the Island of Vassivière by a footbridge forbidden to cars. On the island, we discover the International Center for Art and Landscape and the old castle.

In the gardens 63 works are scattered in the "sculpture wood".

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6.20 km

Stone Shelter by the Lake

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7.30 km

View of the Dam at Millevaches Regional Natural Park

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7.90 km

Castle on Vassivière Island and International Center for Art and Landscape

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The Château de Vassivière is next to the International Center for Art and Landscape, built by the architects Aldo Rossi and Xavier Fabre.

The building is rarely visited but is visible from the outside, where we discover many contemporary sculptures.

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8.10 km

Vassivière Island

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Over the bridge, a short climb. There is a beautiful hiking route around the island.

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9.05 km

Spiral wall - Work by Andy Goldsworthy

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Artwork by British artist Andy Goldsworthy. The wall, in the shape of a spiral, is built half on the shore and half in the lake, on the island of Vassivière.

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15.1 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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18.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

6.05 km

2.41 km

1.41 km

139 m

Surfaces

9.58 km

8.38 km

487 m

139 m

124 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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Vassivière Island – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Lac de Vassivière

Lake Vassivière

Vassivière Island

Stone Shelter by the Lake

View of the Dam at Millevaches Regional Natural Park

Castle on Vassivière Island and International Center for Art and Landscape

Vassivière Island

Spiral wall - Work by Andy Goldsworthy

View of Lake Vassivière

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