23 February 2009

Lac Vassiviere

Lac Vassiviere is one of Frances largest lakes here are 2 routes to and around the lake.

Route 1 only 100 miles and is ideal if you do not want to go too far but still want to get out and have a ride and enjoy some of the cafe culture in the region.

Distance: 100 miles, 160Kms

Towns: Treignac, Lacelle, Eymoutiers, Payrat-Le-Chateau, Royare-De-Vassiviere, Pigerolls, Feniers, Millevaches, Bugeat, Viam.


Regions: Limousin (Correze, Haute Vienne)

Roads: D132, D940, D13, D222, D7, D3, D8, D36, D979, D940, D160, D132

Attractions: French Ressistance Museum, Lac Vassiviere, Lac des Bariousse,

Coffee Stops: Payrat-Le-Chateau (La Bellarive for a mug of English tea), Lac Vassiviere, Bugeat.

Description: The road out to Payrat Le Chateau is an exceptional road you would ride it back and forth and not get bord of its twists and turns which seem to go on for ever in their sweeping perfect tarmac. the road out to the Lac is also a delight but it does start to get narrow in places with some tight bends through the forrest. If you want to visit the Ressistance museum you have to ring the Marie at Payrat-Le-Chataeu.


Route 2 is longer at 140 miles just stretching the route out a little to enjoy a longer ride


Distance: 140miles

Towns: Treignac, Viam, Bugeat, Lacelle, Millevaches, Feniers, Felletin, Aubusson, Saint-Hilaire-Le-Chatau, Pontarion, Bourganeuf, Royare-De-Vassiviere, Payrat-Le-Chateau, Eymoutiers, Treignac.
Regions: Limousin (Correze, Haute Vienne)

Roads: D132, D940, D979, D36, D19, D982, N141 (D1141), D8, D35, D222, D13, D940, D16, D132

Attractions: Saint-Hilaire-Le-Chatau

Coffee Stops: Abusson, Bourgenof, Payrat-Le-Chateau (La Bellarive for a mug of English tea), Lac Vassiviere, Royare-De-Vassiviere.

Description: The road back from Payrat Le Chateau through Eymoutier is an exceptional road you would ride it back and forth and not get bord of its twists and turns which seem to go on for ever in their sweeping perfect tarmac. the road out to the Lac is also a delight but it does start to get narrow in places with some tight bends through the forrest.. Sadly the N141 is a major route so beware of speeding cameras on this road but Abusson is worth the trip down to Bourgenof. If you want to visit the Ressistance museum you have to ring the Marie at Payrat-Le-Chataeu.


2 comments:

  1. Lac Vassiviere is the best place for the riding. This is one of the largest Frances lac. In its travel riders can enjoy to watch the natural beauty.

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  2. Hi i am rashid badyari from kashmir in india. I read your post & nice view good information totaly its too good thanx for sharing with us.



    thanx

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