This stage starts at Royère de Vassivière, overlooking Vassivière Lake. The route takes you beside the Lac du Barrage up to Vauveix, passing via Masgrangeas and Broussas Headland. Now you follow the tapestry trail between the towns of Felletin and Aubusson, the latter at the end of the route.
The route
Taking quiet country roads, this portion follows the tapestry route linking Aubusson to Felletin. This 42km stage, with its 463m of cumulative elevation, is relatively short, presenting few difficulties. All along the way, the cycle route is indicated by green and white signage.
Link to the Corrèze (18km, 233m cumulative elevation)
Consider the 18km link to the northern part of the county of Corrèze from the village of Royère de Vassivière, going via Faux la Montagne.
Gradients and elevation
Slope breakdown
Road types
- Cycle path
- Routes reserved for cyclists and pedestrians (greenways, cycle tracks, towpaths), separated from cars for maximum safety.
- Shared road
- Quiet minor roads with little traffic (unless otherwise stated in the stage details). Shared with cars (stay alert).
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
- Provisional
- Section on a road or cycle path awaiting better-quality facilities (see stage details).
Surface
- Smooth
- Asphalt, tarmac or smooth concrete. Optimal comfort.
- Rough
- Fine gravel, compacted stabilised surface or worn tarmac. Less comfortable, vibrations possible.
- Natural
- Dirt, grass, roots or stones. Under 5%: short sections with little impact. Higher percentage: route suited to mountain or gravel bikes only.
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
Don’t miss:
- Royère de Vassivière: Centre International d’Art et du Paysage, a contemporary art centre on Vassivière Island.
- Felletin: cradle of French tapestry-making, a town with a rich heritage.
- Aubusson: with its major new tapestry centre, the Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie, beside the historic centre, this town is part of the association Les Plus Beaux Détours de France.
