Nature & small heritage
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327 Km
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Crozant
Crozant
Over 320km of signposted cycle paths crossing the Creuse from east to west and from north to south are yours to explore!
The Tour de Creuse allows you to discover the truly remarkable, often little-known, natural and cultural heritage of a French county packed with surprising, exceptional sights.
From the Creuse Artists’ Valley route to Vassivière Lake, going via the tapestry town of Aubusson, the Natural Reserve of the Étang des Landes, the medieval towns of La Souterraine, Bénévent l’Abbaye and Bourganeuf, the Abbey of Chambon sur Voueize and the thermal spa town of Évaux les Bains, you follow quiet country roads, the landscapes ceaselessly changing as you cycle along.
The Tour de Creuse à Vélo is all about great discoveries – you’ll never get bored, with such variety on offer. The route is suitable for all types of cyclists, from the most sporty to those out on a gentle family outing.
The Tour de Creuse allows you to discover the truly remarkable, often little-known, natural and cultural heritage of a French county packed with surprising, exceptional sights.
From the Creuse Artists’ Valley route to Vassivière Lake, going via the tapestry town of Aubusson, the Natural Reserve of the Étang des Landes, the medieval towns of La Souterraine, Bénévent l’Abbaye and Bourganeuf, the Abbey of Chambon sur Voueize and the thermal spa town of Évaux les Bains, you follow quiet country roads, the landscapes ceaselessly changing as you cycle along.
The Tour de Creuse à Vélo is all about great discoveries – you’ll never get bored, with such variety on offer. The route is suitable for all types of cyclists, from the most sporty to those out on a gentle family outing.
Elevation of the route
3471 m 3479 m
Waytypes of the cycle route
By road: 325,84 km
Surface of the cycle route
Smooth: 162,04 km Unknown: 163,81 km
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49,77 Km
Nature & small heritage
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Crozant / Benevent l'Abbaye
Cycling from one valley to the next, enjoy halts in the lovely Creusois villages en route. As pilgrims have done for so [...]
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72,03 Km
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Benevent l'Abbaye / Royère de Vassivière
This stage starts at Bénévent l’Abbaye, the only parish in the Creuse awarded the prestigious label of a Petite [...]
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41,47 Km
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Royère de Vassivière / Aubusson
This stage starts at Royère de Vassivière, overlooking Vassivière Lake. The route takes you beside the Lac du [...]
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49,21 Km
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Aubusson / Chambon-sur-Voueize
This stage starts at Aubusson, French Capital of Tapestry. Cycling beside the waters of La Naute and Les Landes lakes [...]
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55,40 Km
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Chambon-sur-Voueize / Chatelus-Malvaleix
This stage begins at Chambon sur Voueize, with Its imposing 11th-century abbey church dedicated to St Valery and [...]
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57,96 Km
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De Chatelus-Malvaleix à Crozant
Leaving Châtelus Malvaleix, head for Le Bourg d’Hem, where you can admire the church and the views of Les Chazelles [...]
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