Gentioux-Pigerolles, a region in the Creuse department of central France, is characterized by its preserved natural environment within the Millevaches en Limousin National Park. This area features the vast Millevaches Plateau, known for its heathlands, forests, and numerous water sources, including rivers, lakes, and pitbogs. The landscape offers a diverse terrain of green hills, valleys, and plateaus, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. Its varied natural features provide a tranquil…
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84
hikers
5.74km
01:30
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.2km
05:42
260m
260m
Hard hike. Very 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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9.67km
02:30
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50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
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27.4km
01:47
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. 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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25.9km
02:04
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.9km
01:17
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250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
5.74km
00:41
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8.16km
00:57
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.9km
02:48
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.46km
01:08
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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136
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32.0km
01:37
450m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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54.2km
02:37
630m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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61.4km
02:59
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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98.4km
05:14
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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29.0km
02:14
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.7km
01:18
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.9km
02:32
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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21.2km
01:35
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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52
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25.4km
01:55
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.5km
02:18
420m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55.4km
04:21
830m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8.34km
00:34
40m
40m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Gentioux-Pigerolles offers routes for Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region is known for its preserved natural environment within the Millevaches en Limousin National Park. More than 7,000 visitors have explored the area, contributing to an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars for its activities.
Gentioux-Pigerolles features 5 hiking routes across diverse landscapes, including the Millevaches Plateau with its heathlands, forests, and streams. The Interpretive Trail at the Heath of the Puy de la Croix offers a way to explore these characteristic features. For detailed information on routes, consult the Hiking around Gentioux-Pigerolles guide.
Yes, Gentioux-Pigerolles provides routes for both touring and road cycling. Options include the easy "Boucle vélo N°47 - Les 1000 sources du plateau," which is 20.7 miles (33.3 km) long. The extensive "La Vagabonde® (V87)" cycling route, spanning over 310 miles (500 km), also passes through the Millevaches plateau and near Lake Vassivière. Guides like Cycling around Gentioux-Pigerolles and Road Cycling Routes around Gentioux-Pigerolles offer further details.
The region offers numerous mountain biking circuits categorized by difficulty, including green, blue, red, and black trails. The Monts de Guéret area, nearby, provides over 250 km of circuits for mountain bikers. The MTB Trails around Gentioux-Pigerolles guide contains specific route information.
Gentioux-Pigerolles offers varied terrain suitable for different levels, including easier routes for activities like touring cycling and hiking. The "Boucle vélo N°47 - Les 1000 sources du plateau" is an easy 20.7 miles (33.3 km) cycling route. The region's tranquil environment and diverse landscapes make it suitable for family outings.
Gentioux-Pigerolles is characterized by its wild and preserved nature, including the Millevaches Plateau with its heathlands, forests, and streams. Notable features include Lake Vassivière, the Sénoueix Bridge over the Taurion river, and the Tourbière de l'Espinassou, a listed Natura 2000 site. The area is also known for being the source of several rivers.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Gentioux-Pigerolles. These include Hiking around Gentioux-Pigerolles, Cycling around Gentioux-Pigerolles, MTB Trails around Gentioux-Pigerolles, and Gravel biking around Gentioux-Pigerolles.
The terrain in Gentioux-Pigerolles is diverse, featuring a mix of hills, valleys, plateaus, forests, and bodies of water. This variety provides options for different levels and types of outdoor activities. The Millevaches Plateau, for example, includes heathlands and forests, while the broader region has green hills and extensive trail networks.
There are 13 routes available in Gentioux-Pigerolles on komoot. These routes cover various sports such as hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The routes have received an average rating of 4.54 stars from users.
The official website for Gentioux-Pigerolles (Mairie de Gentioux-Pigerolles) is gentioux-pigerolles.fr. This website provides local information and resources for the commune.
Yes, Gentioux-Pigerolles offers routes suitable for jogging. There are 2 dedicated jogging routes available in the region. The diverse terrain and natural environment provide a suitable setting for running activities. More details can be found in the Running Trails around Gentioux-Pigerolles guide.

