Tour de Creuse : Crozant > Bénévent l'Abbaye

Logo Tour de Creuse : Crozant > Bénévent l'Abbaye
Logo Tour de Creuse : Crozant > Bénévent l'Abbaye
Tour data
47.82km
247 - 484m
Distance
575hm
375hm
Ascent
04:00h
 
Duration
Brief description

The "tour de Creuse" by bike is 100% discovery and the assurance of not being bored on a varied itinerary, adapted to all types of practitioners, families or experienced sportsmen. There is something for everyone!

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Crozant

Route
Crozant
Les Granges
0.6 km
Pont Charraud
2.1 km
La Grange du Bois
3.1 km
Les Coublins
4.1 km
Josnon
4.6 km
Le Goux
4.8 km
La Chapelle-Baloue
6.5 km
Église Notre-Dame de Lorette
6.5 km
Pot Bouché
8.4 km
La Maisonbraud
12.3 km
Saint-Germain-Beaupré
13.5 km
L'Étang
13.7 km
Le Bouchardon
17.3 km
Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat
17.9 km
L'Aumône
19.8 km
La Souterraine
23.4 km
Sagnemoussouse
27.6 km
La Villeaubert
28.8 km
Église Saint-Laurent
30.3 km
Saint-Priest-la-Feuille
30.4 km
La Feuille
30.5 km
Maumas
36.2 km
Nibouleix
38.0 km
Chalibat
39.5 km
Le Moulin du Pont
39.9 km
Salagnac
40.2 km
Le Grand-Bourg
42.4 km
La Tuilerie
43.6 km
Les Granges
46.2 km
Le Petit Murat
46.9 km
Bénévent-l'Abbaye
47.6 km


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Description

Over 400km of signposted cycle paths crossing the Creuse from east to west and from north to south are yours to explore!

The Tour de Creuse allows you to discover the truly remarkable, often little-known, natural and cultural heritage of a French county packed with surprising, exceptional sights.

From the Creuse Artists’ Valley route to Vassivière Lake, going via the tapestry town of Aubusson, the Natural Reserve of the Étang des Landes, the medieval towns of La Souterraine, Bénévent l’Abbaye and Bourganeuf, the Abbey of Chambon sur Voueize and the thermal spa town of Évaux les Bains, you follow quiet country roads, the landscapes ceaselessly changing as you cycle along.

The Tour de Creuse à Vélo is all about great discoveries – you’ll never get bored, with such variety on offer. The route is suitable for all types of cyclists, from the most sporty to those out on a gentle family outing.

On this 48km stage, you follow the Véloroute Ouest de la Creuse (or Creuse western cycle route), sharing quiet country roads with light traffic (just c.500 vehicles a day). There are slopes to tackle, but no major difficulties to signal along the route.

Directions

Cycling from one valley to the next, enjoy halts in the lovely Creusois villages en route. As pilgrims have done for so long, stop at the little chapels along the way.

The route begins in the Vallée des Peintres (Artists’ Valley), at Crozant, its medieval fort dominating the confluence of the Creuse and Sédelle Rivers.

Having passed through St Germain Beaupré, head on to the medieval town of La Souterraine, the way signalled by scallop shell signs right up to St Jean Gate and Nôtre Dame Church. The next portion of the route follows the Gartempe Valley, guiding you to Le Grand Bourg, then to Bénévent l’Abbaye, the only parish in the Limousin Region awarded the prestigious Petite Cité de Caractère label. Admire the town’s imposing 12th-century abbey church.

Highest point
484 m
Endpoint

Bénévent l'Abbaye

Height profile
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Equipment

A bike in good condition and well equipped helps to ensure your safety and that of other road users.

Before you leave: 

Make sure that the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, not to mention the tires and brakes. Make sure that the bike is correctly adjusted to your body shape Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended Take a repair kit with you Remember that the Highway Traffic Act applies to cyclists in all circumstances Never drive more than two lanes at a time and pull into a single lane when traffic conditions require. Respect other users as you would like them to respect you Choose a route adapted to your physical abilities Inform your family and friends of your itineraryFind out about the weather conditions A first aid kit is not essential, but can be very useful Be informed and keep the emergency numbers. Respect the environment by not throwing your waste on the side of the road If you have to return at nightfall, make sure you see and also be seen.
Safety instructions

Emergency number: 112

Additional information

Monts et Vallées Ouest Creuse Tourist offices :

Dun le Palestel office
81 Grande Rue 23800
DUN LE PALESTEL
Phone : + 33 (0)5 55 89 24 61

La Souterraine office
Place de la gare
23000 LA SOUTERRAINE
Phone  : +33 (0)5 55 89 23 61

Bénévent-l’Abbaye office
2 rue du Marché
23210 BENEVENT L’ABBAYE
Phone: + 33 (0)5 55 62 68 35

Don't miss :

Crozant: the fortress ruins dominating the meanders in the Creuse and Sédelle Rivers. La Souterraine: this little medieval town conceals many treasures, like the church, its crypt and the town fortifications… Bénévent l’Abbaye: experience Le Scénovision, a stirring show about the area

 

Bicycle rental and repair :

“Roulez facile” 
25 rue Saint Jacques
23300 LA SOUTERRAINE


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