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Lac de la Forêt – Châtellerault loop from Naintré-les-Barres

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Lac de la Forêt – Châtellerault loop from Naintré-les-Barres

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Lac de la Forêt – Châtellerault loop from Naintré-les-Barres

02:36

37.1km

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: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.6 km for 243 m

After 25.5 km for 53 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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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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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

23.9 km

Châtellerault

Highlight • Settlement

Châtellerault is the 2nd city of the department of Vienne, behind Poitiers. With 35,000 inhabitants, the city was home to a very large arms factory which closed in 1968. Many things to see: the Targé castle, the Manu site, the bridges over the Vienne and the guinguettes on the banks of the river. 'water...

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4

24.2 km

IPA Bar

Highlight • Pub

5

25.4 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

26.4 km

Start of the Sylvain Chavanel green route

Highlight • Cycleway

A beautiful greenway from Châtellerault.

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37.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

10.2 km

7.92 km

5.72 km

2.40 km

336 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

12.9 km

10.7 km

249 m

123 m

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