5 bike rides in and around Limoges

5 cycling tours in and around Limoges

There’s no need to travel miles to get away from it all! In Limoges, all it takes is a few pedal strokes to leave the tarmac behind and plunge into peaceful, undulating countryside full of charm. Here are 5 ideas for bike rides around the city: accessible, varied and perfect for getting some fresh air without going too far.

At a glance

1. Sentier des 3 ruisseaux

15 kilometres

Ideal for anyone who wants to leave Limoges without actually leaving! This 15km loop route (1h on a mountain bike) starts in Landouge, near the church, and offers by turns a rural and urban atmosphere 🚴

📍 Highlights of the route:

Aurence Valley: you cycle along this peaceful river, lined with meadows, bridges and footbridges, several times – a treat for rejuvenation.
Parc du Mas Jambost: this park on the outskirts of the town marks the middle of the loop. Its shady paths and grassy areas make for a lovely nature break.
Forêt des Vaseix: the final section takes you into the forest, in a wooded setting where undergrowth and clearings blend together – a real breath of green air just a stone’s throw from Limoges 🌲

The 3 streams trail

2. Mazelle path

9 kilometres

On two wheels from the city, discover an unsuspected corner for a short bike ride near Limoges! 🚲

This easy 9km circuit, a loop starting from Beaune-les-Mines (Limoges’ northern gateway), takes you on a tour of the small local heritage, a hundred-year-old lime tree and, above all, one of the town’s four drinking water reservoirs, Lac de la Mazelle.

📍 Points of interest and stages:

Village of Beaune-les-Mines: a former gold-mining village, now a historic district on the outskirts of Limoges, with its Romanesque church and country charm.
Hundred-year-old lime tree: a remarkable tree that marks the ideal stage for a shady break 🌳
Mazelle reservoir: this artificial lake supplies Limoges with drinking water. Bordered by nature and ponds, the walk skirts this peaceful body of water.

The Mazelle trail

©Parc de l'Aurence à Limoges - Moulin Pinard|@silvermoonphotography87

3. Bastide-Uzurat path

8 kilometres

Set off by bike to discover the green lung of Limoges! 💚

This 8km loop route takes in the green corridor of Moulin Pinard park and runs alongside Uzurat lake, with a natural panorama just a stone’s throw from the hyper-centre.

📍 Key stages of the route:

Parc du Moulin Pinard: a real haven of peace laid out on the banks of the river (Aurence), this landscaped park captivates with its winding paths, small bridges and flower beds (rhododendrons, azaleas…)🌺
Tour of the Uzurat lake: ideal loop to enjoy a view of the lake, enhanced by relaxation areas, children’s play areas and a viewpoint over the forest .
Loop in the heart of the Bois de la Bastide: the route crosses this vast wooded area, classified as the town’s green lung.

The Bastide-Uzurat trail

4. Limoges - Lac de Saint-Pardoux cycle route

28 kilometres

Ready for a great 28-kilometre escape? 😎It’s very simple, just grab your bike and take the cycle route, heading for the lake of Saint-Pardoux with the prospect of a superb weekend just a few pedal strokes away!

📍 Route & points of interest:

Starting from Limoges: following a signposted route from the northern exit, you gradually leave the city for the verdant countryside via Chaptelat and Compreignac, passing through farmland and forests winding around the Monts d’Ambazac 🚵‍♂️
Authentic Limousin countryside: Alternating country lanes, quiet back roads and wooded areas around Compreignac, in the heart of the Monts d’Ambazac Natura 2000 zoning
Lac de Saint-Pardoux: the finish takes you to a major recreational site in the Haute-Vienne. Three supervised beaches, an aquatic pool, sports sailing base, accrobranche, mountain bike and canoe hire, paddle and pedal boat courses… everything you need to stroll, swim, have fun or relax 🏖️

Limoges - Saint Pardoux cycle route

©Sentier De Gascour Randonnee|Terres de Limousin

5. Gascour path

10.5 kilometres

A great cycling trip around Boisseuil to (re)discover a natural spot just a stone’s throw from Limoges! This approximately 11km loop circuit takes you from the market town to the Chatenêt pond.

📍 Stages & points of interest:

The market town of Boisseuil: start by strolling through this typical village, where stands the Romanesque church of Saint-Jacques, a former stopover on the Limousin route to Compostela.
Etang du Chatenêt: at the halfway point, this peaceful stretch of water offers a lovely stopover. Its unspoilt setting makes it a popular spot for walkers and anglers
Poulenat: this hamlet with its ancient character and stone streets bears witness to its Gallo-Roman origins.

The Gascour trail