Our best mountain bike routesin Haute-Vienne for a great day out!

Our selection of mountain bike trails

Do you love cycling and nature? Then come and discover the Haute-Vienne, an ideal area for mountain biking. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll find what you’re looking for on the many signposted routes and those approved by the FFC or FFCT. You’ll be able to admire a variety of landscapes, historic sites and picturesque villages. So don’t wait any longer, get on your mountain bike and set off on an adventure in the Haute-Vienne!

At a glance

1. Base VTT-FFC des Monts de Blond

350 km of signposted routes

Whether supervised by a qualified mountain biker or on your own, you can ride 350km of signposted mountain bike trails throughout the Monts de Blond massif and part of the Monts du Limousin.

For the more adventurous, there are enduro mountain bike trails of up to 2.5 km in length starting from the Vaulry-les-Mas site, and a shuttle service is also available.

Monts de Blond mountain bike area

2. Base VTT-FFC des Monts du Limousin

405 km on 19 circuits

The FFC mountain bike base n°174 called ” Base VTT des Monts d’Ambazac ” is located in the heart of the Monts d’Ambazac, 20 km north-east of Limoges.
The 19 mountain bike trails, ranging from 5 to 93 km in length and of varying levels of difficulty, are just waiting for you! Between granite and streams, sporting and friendly itineraries, let yourself be seduced by this preserved and authentic site. If you’re a nature enthusiast, choose between family-friendly paths or more rugged trails and get going!
There are several starting points for mountain biking: Ambazac, Jabreilles les Bordes, Les Billanges, La Jonchère Saint-Maurice, Saint-Priest Taurion, Saint-Laurent Les Églises and Saint-Sylvestre.

Espace VTT-FFC des Monts d'Ambazac

3. Downhill MTB track

Singletracks Mountain Bike Park at La Jonchère Saint-Maurice

If you’re a thrill-seeker or a mountain bike fan, there are some spectacular new spots that deserve to be discovered. Thanks to Bike Park Limosuin in La Jonchère Saint-Maurice, come and enjoy a downhill mountain bike track, 30 minutes from Limoges; a major freeride area not to be missed. Over 150 hectares, 16 trails have been laid out for you to enjoy at your level.

Singletracks Bike-Park

4. Le Val de Vienne Tour

A life-size challenge!

Saddle up for a day’s mountain biking on this 88.4 kilometre loop with a vertical drop of 1,150 metres!

This MTB-FFC route in the Communauté de Communes du Val de Vienne can be split into 3 different loops: the Saint-Priest loop, the Aixe-sur-Vienne loop and the Bosmie l’Aiguille loop. The main start is at the canoeing base in Aixe-sur-Vienne, but you’ll also find signposts in each of the 9 towns you’ll pass through. This mountain bike route will take you through the Loges forest and the Rochefort forest, along the banks of the Vienne river and with magnificent views over the Limousin countryside.

The Val de Vienne Tour

©Val De Vienne Tour Grande Boucle Vtt A Aixe Sur Vienne|Office de tourisme du Val de Vienne

5. The park's long loop Périgord Limousin

4 days of mountain biking!

This 200km mountain bike tour takes 3 or 4 days to discover the varied landscapes of the Périgord: plateaux and valleys, Limousin hedged farmland, chestnut forests… A rich and immersive route, accessible from several points thanks to the proximity of stations, bus routes and greenways. The loop can be adapted to suit your tastes, for a 100% natural adventure in complete freedom.

The Grande boucle du Parc Périgord-Limousin

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Village vacances du Souffle Vert

Take a breath! Open spaces, nature and new horizons. Here you’ll find a holiday atmosphere that’s perfect for leisure and relaxation. Come and take your time and lose yourself in the heart of a rich and authentic territory, the better to find yourself alone or with others in our village on a human scale. Chabatz d’entrar as we say in our region: finish entering!

Le Souffle Vert holiday village

©Résidence Hauts De Blond Vue Extérieure

Residence Les Hauts de Blond

The Les Hauts de Blond*** tourist residence in Blond near Limoges is located in the heart of the Monts de Blond in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. It offers breathtaking views of the summit of the Monts de Blond and its sublime valley. Les Hauts de Blond*** tourist residence offers a range of accommodation and catering options for friends, family and hiking enthusiasts, guaranteeing the best value for money.

Domaine Les Hauts de Blond

The Moulin d'Aiguemarde

Located in the “Monts du Limousin” near the Saint-Pardoux lake, the Moulin d’Aiguemarde enjoys a very pleasant and relaxing setting in the heart of the Limousin countryside. The old mill and restored buildings offer a welcoming structure, a 30-person group gîte and a 20-person group gîte.

The Moulin d'Aiguemarde

©Domaine De Vauguenige|©OT Haut Limousin

Vauguenige group gîte

This group gîte, housed in an old Limousin barn, is just 4 km from Lac de Saint-Pardoux. With its large common room and 5 bedrooms sleeping 19 in bunk beds, it’s the ideal gîte for a sporting break with friends!

Vauguenige group gîte

Dynamic map of the route

Carte GRP des Monts d'Ambazac — ©Carte parcours GRP des Monts d'Ambazac

Plan your tour with LOOPI

With the interactive LIMOUSIN new horizons map, you can find the whole of Haute-Vienne in one place!