Loop route, Nature & small heritage
327 Km
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.
48,56 Km
Nature & small heritage
I cycle often
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 [...]
72,09 Km
I cycle a lot
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 [...]
41,45 Km
Lake & Swim
I cycle often
Royère de Vassivière / Aubusson
This stage starts at Royère de Vassivière, overlooking Vassivière Lake. The route takes you beside the Lac du [...]
49,60 Km
Nature & small heritage
I cycle often
Aubusson / Chambon-sur-Voueize
This stage starts at Aubusson, French Capital of Tapestry. Cycling beside the waters of La Naute and Les Landes lakes [...]
55,05 Km
Canals & intimate rivers
I cycle often
Chambon-sur-Voueize / Chatelus-Malvaleix
This stage begins at Chambon sur Voueize, with Its imposing 11th-century abbey church dedicated to St Valery and [...]
58,11 Km
Canals & intimate rivers
I cycle often
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 [...]
They did it!
Un périple en duo sur la Creuse à vélo
Laure raconte son aventure sur la boucle de la Creuse à vélo :
De Nantes aux Volcans d'Auvergne avec notre fils d'1 an
650 km à vélo par les petites routes avec notre loupiot dans la remorque
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