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Lac de Lavaud – Lavaud Dam loop from Plage de la Guerlie

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Lac de Lavaud – Lavaud Dam loop from Plage de la Guerlie

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Lac de Lavaud – Lavaud Dam loop from Plage de la Guerlie

01:27

21.6km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Périgord-Limousin

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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352 m

Lavaud Gelade Lake Footbridge

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Footbridge which allows you to cross the Charente, which swells the waters of the beautiful Lavaud Gelade lake. It is one of the largest lakes in the Creuse, after Lake Vassivière. Wilder than the latter, it is located in the heart of the Millevaches Regional Natural Park and is classified as a Natura 2000 area.

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Lac de Lavaud

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Lac de Lavaud is actually an artificial lake created by man using a dam. Although swimming is often prohibited there, the lake is a beautiful natural feature to explore.

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489 m

View of the Lake

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4.95 km

Great bathing spot

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5.55 km

Lavaud Dam

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The Lavaud reservoir is a good place to take a break. Just sit in the green grass and let your gaze wander over the lake.

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5.80 km

Guest house "La tribu de Lavaud"

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A relaxing setting and very friendly hosts ready to help
located at the foot of the EuroVelo 3 route

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9.54 km

Lac de Lavaud

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great sunset

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21.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

8.71 km

1.62 km

546 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

8.66 km

2.01 km

714 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

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Lac de Lavaud – Lavaud Dam loop from Plage de la Guerlie

Lavaud Gelade Lake Footbridge

Lac de Lavaud

View of the Lake

Great bathing spot

Lavaud Dam

Guest house "La tribu de Lavaud"

Lac de Lavaud

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