Chassagnas Peninsula – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Lac de Vassivière

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Chassagnas Peninsula – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Lac de Vassivière

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Chassagnas Peninsula – View of Lake Vassivière loop from Lac de Vassivière

01:34

5.54km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de Millevaches en Limousin

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1.22 km

Chassagnas Peninsula

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This wooded peninsula extends into Lake Vassivière. The trail is popular as it nestles in a corner of appreciable nature. The summit offers a very pleasant view of the body …

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1.43 km

View of Lake Vassivière

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Between Creuse and Haute-Vienne, Lake Vassivière is an artificial body of water created by a hydraulic dam built on the Maulde. It is the largest in Limousin.

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2.94 km

Narrow but beautiful mountain bike trail

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5.54 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.95 km

2.48 km

113 m

Surfaces

5.44 km

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

9°C

5°C

94 %

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Comments

May 1, 2025,Presqu'île de Chassagnas

What a spot the summit of the peninsula is! The effort is well worth it. Two donkeys then accompanied us to the footbridge that leads to the small island. This is a must-do in the morning. The parking lot was almost full when we left late morning.

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