


GOOD TO KNOW
Take advantage of a stopover on the shores of Lake Saint-Pardoux to discover water sports or enjoy a meal.
1. André Dufraisse loop
Saint-Pardoux - 18 kmDeparting from the village of Saint-Pardoux, the André Dufraisse cycle touring loop skirts part of the Lac de Saint-Pardoux and passes through several pretty hamlets.
Enjoy views of the lake, countryside and forest.
2. Castles and Wonders of the West
33km cycling loopDeparting from Oradour-sur-Vayres, this 33 km cycle tourism loop takes you on a tour of the Ouest Limousin.
The itinerary takes in part of the voie verte, a former railroad line dedicated to bicycles and pedestrians.
The loop takes in some of the castles on the Richard the Lionheart route. The Château de Brie in Champagnac-la-Rivière and its museum of automata, the medieval Château de Montbrun in Dournazac.
Enjoy views over the Limousin countryside at the Grand Puyconnieux site.

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You can rent your bike at the Châlus train station, at the start of the Voie Verte des Hauts de Tardoire or at the Oradour-sur-Vayres tourist office.

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Take advantage of your stay in Saint-Léonard de Noblat to discover marzipan, a sweet almond-based specialty.
3. Cycling in the footsteps of Raymond Poulidor
Saint-Léonard de NoblatStarting from the Saint-Léonard de Noblat tourist office, you can choose between two circuits of 32.2km or 41.2km to discover the town and its surrounding Limousin countryside.
You’ll be following the roads so beloved of cyclist Raymond Poulidor.
4. Linking Saint-Junien and Oradour-sur-Glane
42.5kmThe Saint-Junien-Oradour-sur-Glane loop takes you on a tour of the region’s emblematic sites! (Re)discover the Site Corot in Saint-Junien or the banks of the Vienne river in Saint-Victurnien. The route alternates between small tree-lined roads and challenging climbs: electric bikes are recommended for the less athletic. Allow a full day to complete the loop. Leave early in the morning if you want to visit the Village Martyr and the Centre de la Mémoire.

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In Oradour-sur-Glane, you can secure your bike in the bike park located near the sanitary facilities of the Centre de la mémoire.