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Lac de la Forêt – Entrée de Chatellerault loop from Naintré-les-Barres

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Lac de la Forêt – Entrée de Chatellerault loop from Naintré-les-Barres

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Lac de la Forêt – Entrée de Chatellerault loop from Naintré-les-Barres

02:36

37.0km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.6 km for 243 m

After 25.2 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

14.7 km

Lac de la Forêt

Highlight • Lake

The forest lake is an ideal place for walkers. With its beaches and picnic areas, it is a highlight of the national forest.

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2

16.8 km

Picnic Area by the River

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect for a rest. Right on the river and a playground for the children within sight!

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3

17.6 km

Chatellerault dam

Highlight • Other

The history of the Châtellerault dam on the Vienne river, located at the site of the former weapons factory (Manufacture d’armes), is particularly interesting as it is directly linked to the industrialization of the town.

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4

18.6 km

Entrée de Chatellerault

Highlight • Other

5

25.1 km

Le Grand Atelier

Highlight • Museum

Car, motorcycle and bicycle museum, skate park, belvedere, boat rides, National Circus School (renowned circus baccalaureate training).

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6

26.1 km

Start of the Sylvain Chavanel green route

Highlight • Cycleway

A beautiful greenway from Châtellerault.

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37.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

9.67 km

7.70 km

6.73 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

13.1 km

9.86 km

249 m

135 m

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Monday 31 August

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11°C

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