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Spoiler: no, it's not boring in Haute-Vienne in winter

Winter in Haute-Vienne: 5 outdoor activities to try

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Looking for a different way to spend the winter? ❄️🌿

Discover Haute-Vienne in a new light and be surprised by its 5 activities that combine nature, thrills and adventure.

At a glance

Longe-Côte

Saint-Pardoux

Who says winter is all about sofas and hot chocolate? ☕️😉

With longe-côte, every step in the water becomes a real challenge and a shot of freshness. 💦

Between the sensation of gliding, the resistance of the water and the winter landscape around the lake, this sporty aquatic walk reconnects you with nature… and with yourself. 🍃

Whether you’re a beginner or a thrill-seeker, you’ll come away feeling toned, light-hearted and rosy-cheeked. 🤗

💡 Tip: even in cold weather, this activity boosts your cardio, strengthens your muscles and offers a unique moment of escape.

Bike Park Limousin

La Jonchère-Saint-Maurice

For mountain bikers and thrill-seekers, the Bike Park Limousin is a spot not to be missed, even when the air gets cooler. ❄️

Located in Jonchère-Saint-Maurice, in the Monts d’Ambazac, just 20 minutes from Limoges, this wilderness playground offers 19 varied trails, from the easiest to the most challenging, spread over 150 hectares with 300 m of vertical drop to challenge all levels of riders. 🚴🏻

Open all year round, the park operates with shuttles that take riders up to the top of the slopes, so you can go downhill after downhill without getting tired, or in enduro mode, where you pedal yourself to gain in autonomy and endurance. 😉

A restaurant, bar and on-site services await you after your workout, to prolong the experience with friends or family.

Walks and hikes

There’s no shortage of hiking trails in the Haute-Vienne, and winter is an ideal time to immerse yourself in the quiet, peaceful countryside. 🥾❄️

With more than 4,000 km of signposted trails, from small family-friendly loops to major itineraries, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for!

With its typical villages, natural sites and breathtaking panoramas, every walk is a sporting and cultural experience. 🙌🏻✨

Cani-rando

Blond

Looking for something original? 🤗

With Skodenar, discover the Monts de Blond by cani-rando, a hike pulled by friendly Nordic dogs. 🐶🥾

Instead of walking alone, you’re linked to a dog by a harness, giving the walk both a sporting and fun dimension!

On around 6 km of trails, the pack motivates you on the climbs and turns every passage into a moment of sharing with your four-legged companion, a unique way to discover the winter landscapes of Limousin. ❄️👀

Skodenar also offers an introduction to cani-karting, to continue the animal adventure even without snow (ideal when temperatures remain cool for the dogs’ well-being). 🛷

Trail courses

In Haute-Vienne, trail running isn’t just a sport, it’s an adventure in the great outdoors where varied landscapes and terrain push you to push yourself. 🌿

In our beautiful destination, a host of trailcourses and events await you!

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trail runner, you’ll find routes to suit all levels, with varying distances and difficulties.

And even in winter, running in the undergrowth or alongside lakes turns every stride into a revitalising and rejuvenating moment. ❄️