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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39
hikers
4.07km
01:06
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39
hikers
21.4km
05:41
220m
220m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10.1km
02:39
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.61km
01:46
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.07km
00:26
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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.92km
00:43
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60m
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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16.2km
01:49
220m
220m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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41
riders
52.2km
02:17
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9.81km
00:28
70m
70m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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67.5km
03:00
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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12
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55.2km
02:25
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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8
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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16.0km
01:09
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
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32.7km
02:37
400m
400m
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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6
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29.2km
02:08
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5
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13.9km
00:54
120m
120m
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.

5
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143km
08:56
900m
900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.1km
00:58
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
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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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40.7km
02:57
220m
220m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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5
riders
32.9km
02:09
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

