Lussac-les-Châteaux – L’Isle-Jourdain
Lussac-les-Châteaux is renowned for its Museum of Prehistory. It offers workshops for young visitors, family activities and guided tours of the caves.
From Lussac-les-Châteaux, the route follows narrow roads, never far from the banks of the Vienne. On the left bank, there is a beach and swimming at Queaux. On the right bank, there is a canoe and kayak centre at Moussac. At L‘Isle-Jourdain, Lake Chardes offers a playground and picnic area.
23.5 km
2h50
good
medium
Montmorillonnais
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Ascent: 211 mDescent: 190 mHighest: 144 mLowest: 74 mMove the cursor over the profile to locate elevation changes
Itinerary recommended by CTE. Partially follows Eurovelo3
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- Please note that the approach to Lussac-les-Châteaux is dangerous. There is only one access route: the N147, which crosses the River Vienne. There is heavy lorry traffic and no cycle facilities.
- A cycle path along the route of a former railway line leads to ‘Isle Jourdain. To view it, click on the “variant lanes” icon.
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To reach Queaux on the left bank of the Vienne, you can take the chain ferry “Le passeur du Gué” from Persac.
Variant of the stage “Lussac-les-Châteaux – L’Isle-Jourdain”
This route, which follows the old railway line, is easy to walk in dry weather and offers plenty of shade: highly recommended on hot days.
20.2 km
2h3
none
easy