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Stage 5
Bicycle Rides
· Creuse
Creuse Route: Chambon sur Voueize > Châtelus Malvaleix
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Photo: ARDT23
More than 400 km of marked routes await you to discover the Creuse from east to west and north to south!
This Creuse route will allow you to discover the remarkable – and often little known – natural and cultural heritage of a department rich in remarkable and surprising sites!
From the Creuse painters’ valley to Lake Vassivière, passing through Aubusson, the Landes pond Nature Reserve, the medieval towns of La Souterraine, Bénévent l’Abbaye, Bourganeuf, or the abbey church of Chambon/Voueize and the Evaux les Bains spa town, the countryside with continuously changing landscapes unfolds along the small roads.
This stage starts in Chambon sur Voueize, a major site for Romanesque art with its imposing 11th-century Sainte Valérie Abbey church. On this route, follow in the footsteps of George Sand in Boussac, which hosts a majestic castle on its cliff top.
The rest of the route follows the northern link of the cycle route and will take you to the village of Châtelus Malvaleix.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Emergency number: 112Tips and suggestions
Creuse Confluence Tourist Offices:
Chambon sur Voueize welcome point
Place Aubergier
23170 CHAMBON SUR VOUEIZE
Tel: +33 (0)5 55 82 15 89
Boussac welcome point
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville
23600 BOUSSAC
Tel: +33 (0)5 55 65 05 95
Must-see
- Chambon sur Voueize: The village was ranked 3rd in the 2014 edition of “France's Favourite Village,” notably thanks to its remarkable Romanesque abbey.
- Boussac: The 15th century Boussac castle listed as a historical monument where George Sand stayed.
- Châtelus Malvaleix: The Roussille water area ideal for swimming.
Bike rental and repair
ETS Weldom
44 avenue d’Auvergne
23600 BOUSSAC
ETS Chatelain
Salveur
23600 SAINT SYLVAIN BAS LE ROC
Roadbook
On low-traffic roads, this stage of 56 km with 687 m of positive elevation gain will be short and rather hilly. Watch out for the 5 km climb from the hamlet of “Ventenat” to the village of Toulx Sainte Croix. Throughout your route, you will be guided by green and white cycle route signage.
Chambonchard Link (13 km with 185 m ascent)
There is a 13 km link option to the village of Chambonchard (at the Allier border) starting from Chambon sur Voueize via Evaux les Bains.
Allier Link (11 km with 114 m ascent)
There is an 11 km link option to Allier starting from Boussac via Saint Pierre le Bost.
Office de Tourisme Chambon sur Voueize
Les Gorges de la Voueize
Tour panoramique
L'aventure dans les arbres
Les Pierres Jaumâtres
Hôtel restaurant Le Central
Office de Tourisme Boussac
Camping du château de Poinsouze
Château de Boussac
La Bonne Auberge
Plan d'eau de la Roussille
Coordinates
Equipment
A bike in good condition and well equipped helps ensure your safety as well as that of other road users.
Before you leave:
- Make sure the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, not forgetting the tires and brakes
- Ensure the bike is properly adjusted to your body shape
- Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended
- Bring a repair kit
- Remember that traffic laws apply to cyclists at all times
- Never ride more than two side by side and move into a single file when traffic conditions require it
- Respect other users as you would like them to respect you
- Choose a route suitable for your physical abilities
- Inform those around you of your route
- Check the weather conditions
- A first aid kit is not essential but can be very useful
- Inform yourself and keep emergency contact numbers handy.
- Respect the environment by not throwing your food packaging on the roadside
- If you have to return at dusk, make sure you can see and be seen
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions