Roussac, a region in the Haute-Vienne department of France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offers a diverse natural environment ideal for outdoor pursuits. Characterized by its preserved landscapes, the area features rolling green hills, extensive forests, and tranquil waterways like the Couze river. The proximity to the large Lac de Saint-Pardoux and significant natural landmarks such as Mont Gargan provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Roussac provides a selection…
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4.6
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4.0
(5)
209
runners
17.4km
02:04
130m
120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
8.94km
00:57
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
15.1km
01:46
130m
130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.1km
01:12
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33
riders
30.4km
01:58
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

75.2km
05:02
1,120m
1,120m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
44.4km
03:54
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

15
riders
38.3km
03:20
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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305
riders
29.2km
02:27
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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196
riders
41.5km
03:17
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
riders
42.6km
03:43
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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9
riders
25.6km
02:18
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38
hikers
11.3km
03:04
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
hikers
9.79km
02:37
110m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
hikers
11.3km
03:04
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
hikers
10.4km
02:45
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40
riders
32.5km
01:33
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
riders
52.5km
02:42
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
54.0km
02:50
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4
riders
35.1km
01:41
470m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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28
riders
26.1km
01:58
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
34.9km
02:45
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
20.0km
01:44
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Roussac offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, hiking, and road cycling. The region features 9 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Roussac and the surrounding Haute-Vienne department offer numerous hiking trails. An easy 7.5-mile (12 km) route within Roussac explores the village, its 12th-century church, and the Couze river. For more options, consult the Hiking around Roussac guide.
Roussac provides options for both touring and road cycling, with routes often featuring well-paved surfaces. The Haute-Vienne region offers over 500 miles (800 km) of cycling circuits. Loops around Lac de Saint-Pardoux are popular for moderate cycling. Find more details in the Cycling around Roussac guide.
Yes, Roussac and the surrounding area offer mountain biking trails with varying levels of difficulty and lengths, from 3 to 58 miles (5 to 93 km). The Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park also provides marked trails. Explore options with the MTB Trails around Roussac guide.
Roussac offers ample opportunities for jogging due to its network of trails, quiet country roads, and scenic lake shores. The natural environment provides a pleasant setting for runners. Refer to the Running Trails around Roussac guide for specific routes.
Notable natural landmarks near Roussac include Lac de Saint-Pardoux, located 4 miles (7 km) away, which spans 815 acres (330 hectares). Mont Gargan, standing at 2,395 feet (730 meters), offers panoramic views and heather moors. The region also features extensive forests and the Couze river.
Roussac's outdoor routes have been explored by more than 5,000 visitors on komoot. The 9 available routes have received an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
The region offers trails suitable for various skill levels, including easy strolls. The 7.5-mile (12 km) route within Roussac itself is an easy option for exploring the village. The diverse terrain, from forests to lake shores, provides accessible natural environments for families.
The official website for Roussac (Mairie de Roussac) is http://www.roussac.fr. This site provides local information and resources for the area.
The phone number for the Mairie de Roussac, the local administration, is +33555602121. This number can be used for general inquiries about the area.
Komoot offers several guides for Roussac, including Cycling around Roussac, Running Trails around Roussac, MTB Trails around Roussac, Hiking around Roussac, and Road Cycling Routes around Roussac.

