Lac De La Valette is a region in the heart of Corrèze, France, centered around a 230-hectare lake formed by the Valette dam on the Doustre river. This area is characterized by its preserved natural setting, featuring fir forests and numerous coves that provide a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The terrain around Lac De La Valette offers varied elevation changes, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
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3.9
(7)
84
hikers
3.90km
01:19
200m
210m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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57
hikers
5.93km
01:35
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
hikers
16.5km
04:32
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45
hikers
6.62km
01:46
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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44
riders
36.0km
02:59
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

14
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42.9km
03:25
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.2km
01:28
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
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19.4km
01:26
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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37
riders
58.6km
03:08
950m
950m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40
riders
62.1km
03:12
1,010m
1,010m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
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54.9km
02:33
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8
riders
58.2km
03:08
1,040m
1,040m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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26
riders
33.7km
02:57
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

21
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55.4km
04:25
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
59.5km
04:04
1,040m
1,040m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
29.9km
01:53
320m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
runners
7.80km
00:54
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
16.0km
01:53
190m
190m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.5km
01:22
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.52km
00:51
170m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
51.0km
03:25
640m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.5km
02:14
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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19.1km
01:25
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
36.8km
02:53
760m
760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lac De La Valette offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 30 routes for various interests and skill levels. It is recognized as a 'Nature Sports Station' due to its diverse offerings.
Lac De La Valette provides numerous hiking trails, from easy walks to more challenging routes with elevation gains. Notable trails include 'Nice forest path – Beautiful Beach loop from Marcillac-la-Croisille' and 'Beautiful Beach loop from Puy Nachet.' More options are detailed in the Hiking around Lac De La Valette guide.
Lac De La Valette is well-suited for mountain biking, offering a variety of trails. Routes range from easy, such as the 'Orientierungen Wanderwege – Alter Nadelbaum loop,' to moderate and hard rides like the 'Beautiful Beach – Orientierungen Wanderwege loop.' The MTB Trails around Lac De La Valette guide provides further details.
The Corrèze department, where Lac De La Valette is located, offers a network of tourist cycling routes. These include family-friendly loops on low-traffic roads and more challenging 'sporting' loops. The Road Cycling Routes around Lac De La Valette and Cycling around Lac De La Valette guides offer specific routes.
Yes, Lac De La Valette offers routes suitable for various fitness levels and families. Easy walks and less technical mountain biking trails are available. The Easy hikes around Lac De La Valette guide highlights accessible options.
The primary natural feature is Lac de la Valette itself, a 230-hectare body of water formed by the Valette dam on the Doustre river. It is surrounded by fir forests and features charming coves. Two bridges, the Pont de Maleze and the Viaduc de Lantourne, cross the lake.
Routes in Lac De La Valette have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on komoot. More than 2,000 visitors have shared their experiences, contributing to these ratings across various activities.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Lac De La Valette. These include guides for Hiking, MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
The official website for information specific to Lac de la Valette in Marcillac-la-Croisille is www.marcillac-la-croisille.fr. This site is managed by the Office de Tourisme de Ventadour Egletons Monédières.
For information specific to Lac de la Valette in Marcillac-la-Croisille, the local tourism office can be reached at +33 5 55 27 82 05. General tourism information for the Corrèze region is available at +33 5 44 41 90 20.
Yes, the leisure center at Lac De La Valette provides numerous water sports. These include windsurfing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, paddleboarding, pedal boating, and water skiing. Supervised swimming is also available on two beaches during summer.
Beyond hiking and cycling, Lac De La Valette offers activities such as jogging, gravel biking, archery, orienteering, climbing, and tree climbing. The lake also supports various water sports.

