For lovers of great cycling itineraries, 146 km of cycling on a unique route, from the plateau of Millevaches to the Dordogne Valley.

Discover the Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin on the 28,1 km Haute-Corrézienne stage.


Step 6

FROM CHAMMET LAKE TO BUGEAT – CORRÈZE

Departure : North of the lake of Chaummet

Difficulty: medium

KM : 28,1km

Time : 1h32

Elevation gain : 288m

Negative elevation gain : 306m

The sights of the course

Cross the vast plateau of Millevaches, on the departments of Creuse and Corrèze.

DETAIL OF CURIOSITIES
  • The lake of Chammet (100ha) in Peyrelevade.
  • The Gallo-Roman ruins of Les Cars (off the route, about 8 km round trip): at Saint-Merd-les-Oussines,
  • La Tourbière du Longeyroux (hors-parcours) : Sentiers botaniques d’interprétation (détour à faire depuis Saint-Médard-les-Oussines, km 15.9).

Relais Rando Vélo

Relais Rando Vélo located at the Espace Mille Sources in Bugeat with bicycle parking, picnic tables, benches, garbage garbage cans, sanitary facilities and a Relais Information Services (R.I.S.) sign.


Before leaving, think of equipping yourself well. Here is a small suggestion of what you should not forget.

  • Bike helmet
  • Bike gloves
  • Bike shoes
  • Padded shorts and jersey
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottles and bottle cages
  • Plenty of drinking water and snacks
  • Air pump or pump with CO2 cartridges
  • Puncture repair kit

Have a good trip!