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

Tour du Lac de Vassivière

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.

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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.

More sporting events to come

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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