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The Tour du Lac de Vassivière - 29th edition27 and 28 June 2026

Tour du Lac de Vassivière

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The Tour du Lac de Vassivière is a 23.4 km road race in an exceptional natural setting.

The race takes place as close as possible to the lake, on an undulating course, accompanied by music.

The race is a real challenge for the participants!

Other events and activities ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy a sporting and festive weekend! On your marks, get set, go!

A site and sporting events

Sporting events on an exceptional site: Lake Vassivière!

  • The Tour du Lac de Vassivière over 23.4 km
  • The 26 km Nordic walking race
  • The 9.5 km nature race
  • Other events will enable a wide audience to take part in this great sporting weekend: discovery Nordic walking and the 9.5 km hike, as well as the 800 m and 1600 m children’s races.

The programme

Numbers can be collected at Auphelle from 10am on Saturday 20 June and from 7am to 9am on Sunday 21 June.

  • Saturday 27 June :

10am: start of the “Tour” Nordic walk + 10.10am: start of the “leisure” Nordic walk – 26 km on the riverside path
2.30pm: Discovery Nordic walk and hike – 9.5km
5pm: Nature race – 9.5 km

  • Sunday 28 June :

9am: Tour of the lake – 23.4 km
9.30am: children’s races – 800 and 1600 m
Pasta party on Saturday evening, Limousin-style grills on Sunday lunchtime, refreshment bar, food-truck
Fitness warm-up on the line, 15 minutes before the start.

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Why is the Tour du Lac de Vassivière a must?

  • The event takes place on an exceptional site in the heart of the Limousin: the 1000-hectare Lac de Vassivière.
  • The Tour du Lac de Vassivière is a French classic (28th edition)
  • The Nordic Walking event is part of the “National Nordic Tour” calendar and runs along the banks of the lake, bringing together the best French and regional walkers.
  • The nature race is a trail that has picked up pace over the years, with the fastest times all the rage.

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Entertainment

Along the way, you’ll discover a number of musical groups, including the faithful Limouzi Samba Gang percussionists.

Catering

  • A PASTA PARTY will be held under a marquee on Saturday evening at the start/finish area in Auphelle (€8/person).
  • GRILLADES” on Sunday lunchtime after the race, from 12 noon (10€/pers)
Registrations

Event details and registration => Find out more

Contact

Contact the organisers => Contact

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