Lac de Lavaud – Rochechouart Castle loop from Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire

Maisonnais-Sur-Tardoire

Lac de Lavaud – Rochechouart Castle loop from Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire

Moderate

riders

Lac de Lavaud – Rochechouart Castle loop from Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire

02:06

46.1km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional Périgord-Limousin

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

11.2 km

Lavaud Gelade Lake Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.2 km

Lac de Lavaud

Highlight • Lake

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

22.6 km

Auberge Dans l'Même Panier

Highlight • Restaurant

23.2 km

Rochechouart Castle

Highlight • Castle

Today the seat of the contemporary art museum of Haute-Vienne, it was once the dynastic residence of the Viscounts of Rochechouart. The keep, built in the 11th century, is enveloped by the remains of a 15th century building.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

24.2 km

Vue sur le château de Rochechouart

Viewpoint

46.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

16.2 km