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Things to Do around Lac De La Touche Poupard

Lac De La Touche Poupard is a region in the Deux-Sèvres department of France, centered around a large artificial lake created in 1995. The landscape features the expansive 150-hectare lake, surrounding forests, and rolling hills, with the impressive 36-meter high Touche Poupard dam as a notable landmark. This diverse terrain, fed by the Chambon river, provides varied settings for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.

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Puits d'Enfer Loop Trail

4.07km

01:06

50m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.07km

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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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What outdoor activities are available in Lac De La Touche Poupard?

Lac De La Touche Poupard offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features an extensive network of trails suitable for various skill levels. More than 5,000 visitors have shared their experiences on komoot.

What are the best hiking trails in Lac De La Touche Poupard?

The area provides 30 km (18.6 miles) of signposted hiking trails. A popular route is an approximately 13.3-mile (21.4 km) loop around the entire lake, which offers varied scenery. Shorter, more moderate loops are also available, including shaded paths. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Lac De La Touche Poupard guide.

Are there mountain biking trails in Lac De La Touche Poupard?

Lac De La Touche Poupard is suitable for mountain biking, featuring routes through forest landscapes, along the Chambon river, and around the lake. Trails range from easy to difficult. A 23.2-mile (37.3 km) loop from Saint-Maixent-l'École offers views of the dam and river. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Lac De La Touche Poupard guide.

What are the notable landmarks and natural features in Lac De La Touche Poupard?

The region's central feature is the 150-hectare artificial lake. The impressive Touche Poupard dam, 36 meters high and 200 meters long, provides panoramic views. The Chambon river feeds the lake, winding through forested areas. The area also includes the 'Lac du Soleil Levant' and interpretation tables along trails.

Are there easy or family-friendly hiking options in Lac De La Touche Poupard?

Yes, the extensive network of trails includes easy strolls and shorter, moderate loops suitable for families. Shaded paths are available for walkers. Interpretation tables along the trails enhance the experience for all visitors. The Easy hikes around Lac De La Touche Poupard guide provides further information.

What kind of cycling routes are available in Lac De La Touche Poupard?

The area offers opportunities for road cycling, touring cycling, and gravel biking. Small country roads lead to the dam from nearby towns. The wider Deux-Sèvres region, where the lake is located, is part of a larger network of cycling routes. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Lac De La Touche Poupard and Gravel biking around Lac De La Touche Poupard are available.

How popular is Lac De La Touche Poupard on komoot?

Lac De La Touche Poupard is a popular destination, with more than 5,000 visitors having explored the area on komoot. The routes have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars, based on over 450 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.

What komoot guides are available for Lac De La Touche Poupard?

Komoot offers several guides for Lac De La Touche Poupard, covering various activities. These include Hiking around Lac De La Touche Poupard, MTB Trails around Lac De La Touche Poupard, and Running Trails around Lac De La Touche Poupard. Additional guides for easy hikes, waterfall hikes, road cycling, touring cycling, and gravel biking are also available.

Are there specific running trails around Lac De La Touche Poupard?

The area's 30 km (18.6 miles) of signposted trails are suitable for jogging, with shaded paths available. The varied terrain around the lake and through wooded areas provides diverse running environments. The Running Trails around Lac De La Touche Poupard guide offers more detailed information.

What is the official website or contact number for Lac De La Touche Poupard?

The official website for the management of the dam and water resources is splbarragetp.fr. The phone number for the SPL des eaux de la Touche Poupard is +33 5 49 06 78 59. For general tourist inquiries, the Office de Tourisme Haut Val de Sèvre can be reached at +33 5 49 63 25 73.

What is the Lac De La Touche Poupard?

Lac De La Touche Poupard is an artificial lake created in 1995 in the Deux-Sèvres department of France. It spans 150 hectares and is fed by the Chambon river. The area is known for its diverse landscape, including the lake, surrounding forests, rolling hills, and the prominent Touche Poupard dam.

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