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    Valley of the Painters in the Creuse Photo: Foehn Photographie, Tourisme Creuse

Creuse

Creuse is a destination suitable for practicing outdoor sports.

Located in the heart of France, this sometimes little-known gem deserves special attention from outdoor activity enthusiasts. Rich in still wild nature and a preserved environment, Creuse features very hilly landscapes and varying degrees of elevation.

Our travel guide offers you an overview of what this destination has to offer.

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Attractions in Creuse


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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.9 km
Duration 0:49 h
Ascent 80 m
Descent 75 m

Ce sentier est empreint de légendes, évolue dans une ambiance boisée mystérieuse, parsemé de chaos granitiques monumentaux. Au son des cascades du ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Creuse
GRP des Monts de Guéret - Water loop
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 75.8 km
Duration 20:15 h
Ascent 1,162 m
Descent 1,162 m

A route north of Guéret to be covered in 3 days with passage at Puy des Trois Cornes, the Creuse valley and the viaducts of Glénic and Saint-Fiel.

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from Romain Conversin,   Tourisme Creuse
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16.9 km
Duration 4:44 h
Ascent 307 m
Descent 474 m

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.3 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 5 m
Descent 5 m

L'étang des Landes ((Landes Lake) is an exceptional site, classified as a national nature reserve, and is the only natural pond in the Limousin.

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from Romain Conversin,   Tourisme Creuse
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 26.1 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 169 m
Descent 170 m

An unusual trail, discovering Vassivière Lake, shores and panoramas as far as the eye can see, over nearly 26 km of adventure between woods and ...

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Hiking Trail · Creuse
Aubusson and its valley route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 176 m
Descent 194 m

Cross the historic districts of the World Capital of Tapestry and climb up to immerse yourself in nature right at the city gates.

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Thematic Trail · Creuse
The heathland of Puy de la Croix
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.2 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 67 m
Descent 64 m

The heathland trail of Puy de la Croix reveals landscapes shaped by humans tracing the long history of agro-pastoralism in the area.

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Hiking in the Creuse

Hiking in the Creuse is taking a deep breath and enjoying the wide open spaces to escape. With its rugged profile due to its proximity to the Massif Central, as well as its varied landscapes always tinged with green and blue, the Creuse promises many kilometers of marked trails. Riverbanks, lakes, forests, typical villages, the Creuse offers a multitude of options to enhance all hikes.

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Ah l'automne et ses belles couleurs ! La Creuse est une destination magnifique lors de la saison automnale et on compte une multitude de randonnées en pleine nature pour profiter des jolis reflets ...

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Can you go on a journey in Creuse?

Of course! For the most avid adventurers, Creuse offers a large number of routes to be completed over several days. Whether on foot, by bike, or mountain biking, there is something for everyone across the four corners of the department.

These various routes can represent a true sporting challenge, as Creuse is a department with significant elevation changes.

A wild and authentic nature

A wild and authentic nature
Photo: J. Damase

A mischievous river flirting with the granite, chestnut trees playing with the sun's rays, laughter around a delicious piece of beef, a child amazed by their first trout, a landscape of moorlands bathed in dew, the imprint of history revealed around a bend…
The setting is established. It gives you its treasures, it's up to you to cultivate them, freely, according to your desires…

La Creuse, Zen Destination

La Creuse, Zen Destination
Photo: Tourisme Creuse

End the daily stress, recharge yourself and enjoy the vast expanses of wild and authentic nature of the Plateau de Millevaches, of the lake of Vassivière…

Located in the heart of France, let yourself be surprised by these territories of freedom, conducive to well-being and practicing outdoor sports: hiking, mountain biking, trail running, bike route, fishing… A "little Canada" just steps from your home !

Wide open spaces and rolling landscapes

Wide open spaces and rolling landscapes
Photo: J. Damase

Sometimes wise, sometimes wild, the Creuse takes shape, revealing its remarkable landscapes that give it such an endearing personality. Hiking on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback, the Creuse is a true breath of oxygen for sports enthusiasts and fans of relaxation alike.

Some spots to absolutely see: the Millevaches Natural Park, the steep landscapes of the Impressionist Painters' Valley, the Chabrières forest massif, the natural reserve of the Landes pond, the Vassivière lake our "little Canada" or the numerous rivers and waterfalls scattered throughout the territory.


Our walking collections!

No need to travel thousands of kilometers to experience an exotic journey! Creuse has many assets for a true zen escape and the discovery of vast spaces.

The Creuse bike tour has become a real must to discover this beautiful region. The loop of more than 320 km highlights most of the department's must-see places.

Outdoor activity ideas in Creuse are unlimited. However, we offer you a small selection allowing you to enjoy the benefits of outdoor outings in the department.

Destinations in Creuse


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Ahun Ajain Anzême Arfeuille-Châtain Arrènes Ars Aubusson Auge Aulon Auriat Azat-Châtenet Azerables Basville Bazelat Bellegarde-en-Marche Bénévent-l'Abbaye Blessac Bonnat Bord-Saint-Georges Bosmoreau-les-Mines Bosroger Bourganeuf Boussac Boussac-Bourg Budelière Bussière-Dunoise Bussière-Nouvelle Bussière-Saint-Georges Ceyroux Chambon-Sainte-Croix Chambon-sur-Voueize Chambonchard Chamborand Champagnat Champsanglard Charron Châtelus-le-Marcheix Châtelus-Malvaleix Chéniers Clugnat Colondannes Crocq Crozant Domeyrot Dontreix Dun-le-Palestel Evaux-les-Bains Faux-la-Montagne Faux-Mazuras Felletin Féniers Flayat Fleurat Fresselines Fursac Gartempe Gentioux-Pigerolles Gioux Glénic Gouzon Guéret Jalesches Janaillat Jarnages Jouillat La Brionne La Celle-Dunoise La Celle-sous-Gouzon La Chapelle-Baloue La Chapelle-Saint-Martial La Chapelle-Taillefert La Chaussade La Courtine La Nouaille La Saunière La Souterraine Ladapeyre Lafat Lavaufranche Le Bourg-d'Hem Le Compas Le Donzeil Le Grand-Bourg Le Mas-d'Artige Le Monteil-au-Vicomte Lépaud Lépinas Linard-Malval Lizières Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre Lussat Magnat-l'Etrange Mainsat Maison-Feyne Maisonnisses Malleret-Boussac Mansat-la-Courrière Marsac Mazeirat Méasnes Montaigut-le-Blanc Montboucher Mourioux-Vieilleville Moutier-d'Ahun Moutier-Rozeille Naillat Néoux Noth Nouhant Nouzerines Nouzerolles Parsac Peyrabout Peyrat-la-Nonière Pionnat Pontarion Roches Royère-de-Vassivière Sagnat Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat Saint-Agnant-près-Crocq Saint-Alpinien Saint-Amand Saint-Amand-Jartoudeix Saint-Avit-de-Tardes Saint-Christophe Saint-Dizier-la-Tour Saint-Dizier-les-Domaines Saint-Dizier-Masbaraud Saint-Domet Saint-Eloi Saint-Fiel Saint-Georges-Nigremont Saint-Germain-Beaupré Saint-Goussaud Saint-Hilaire-la-Plaine Saint-Hilaire-le-Château Saint-Julien-le-Châtel Saint-Junien-la-Bregère Saint-Laurent Saint-Léger-Bridereix Saint-Léger-le-Guérétois Saint-Loup Saint-Maixant Saint-Marc-à-Loubaud Saint-Martial-le-Vieux Saint-Martin-Château Saint-Martin-Sainte-Catherine Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine Saint-Maurice-près-Crocq Saint-Médard-la-Rochette Saint-Michel-de-Veisse Saint-Moreil Saint-Oradoux-de-Chirouze Saint-Pardoux-d'Arnet Saint-Pardoux-le-Neuf Saint-Pardoux-Morterolles Saint-Pierre-Bellevue Saint-Pierre-Chérignat Saint-Priest-la-Feuille Saint-Priest-la-Plaine Saint-Priest-Palus Saint-Quentin-la-Chabanne Saint-Sébastien Saint-Silvain-Bas-le-Roc Saint-Silvain-Bellegarde Saint-Silvain-Montaigut Saint-Silvain-sous-Toulx Saint-Sulpice-le-Dunois Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois Saint-Vaury Saint-Victor-en-Marche Saint-Yrieix-les-Bois Sainte-Feyre Sannat Sardent Savennes Soubrebost Thauron Toulx-Sainte-Croix Trois-Fonds Vareilles Verneiges Vidaillat Villard

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Reviews

  • July 23, 2026
    Martine Francois
    July 23, 2026
    super circuit , facile et c'est des petites routes pas trop fréquentees.
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    Written July 23, 2026
  • February 14, 2025
    Anke Brueske
    February 14, 2025
    Danke für die Karte, hilft beim Wandern sehr!!!! Von Berlin bis Vezelay haben wir es geschafft, bald geht es weiter in Richtung Süden.
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    Photo: Anke Brueske, Community
    Written February 14, 2025
  • October 03, 2024
    Emilie Ratz
    October 03, 2024
    Randonnée vraiment très agréable avec peu de route et à la place beaucoup de sentiers forestiers et de prairies. Un très beau ruisseau avec une cascade et de belles vues. Le marquage n’est pas toujours optimal, j’utilise donc un téléphone portable. --- Wirklich sehr schöne Wanderung mit wenig Straße und statt dessen vielen Wald- und Wiesenwegen. Ein sehr schöner Bach mit Wasserfall und schöne Aussichten. Die Markierung ist nicht immer optimal, deshalb Handy benutzt.
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    Photo: Emilie Ratz, Community
    Photo: Emilie Ratz, Community
    Written October 03, 2024
  • September 21, 2024
    Emilie Ratz
    Sehr schön, abwechslungsreich, wunderschöne Waldstücke. Gut markiert. - Très beau et varié, beaux bouts de forêt. Bien marqué.
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    Written September 21, 2024
  • June 12, 2024
    Norbert Schreiner 
    Definitely a highlight at the lac. Marvellous nature, phantastic panorama. Exciting flora with huge ferns. One of the most beautiful spots in Limousin.
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    Photo: Norbert Schreiner, Community
    Photo: Norbert Schreiner, Community
    Photo: Norbert Schreiner, Community
    Photo: Norbert Schreiner, Community
    Written June 12, 2024
  • August 02, 2021
    Odile Valence
    Veloroute faite de Montluçon à Liourdes en juillet 2021. Que des petites routes sans circulation et en bon état (sauf le bord de la Dordogne) Paysages superbes à partir de l'étape 3 , bcp de lacs et des belles visites encours de chemin ( Abbatiales dans plusieurs villages, Aubusson, ruines gallo romaines des Cars à St Merd les Oussines, ...) . Circuit un peu exigeant car bcp de montées et descentes. Tres bonne signalitque dans l'Aĺlier et la Creuse. Un peu moins dense en correze. Dommage que cette veloroute ne se poursuive pas plus au Sud.
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    Written August 02, 2021
  • May 09, 2021
    Pierre Berthet
    May 09, 2021
    un très joli parcours très bien balisé et très agréable, on a fait un tour sur le île ce qui nous a fait au total 33 km et environ 530 m de dénivelé. c est vraiment une ballade à faire
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    Photo: Pierre Berthet, Community
    Photo: Pierre Berthet, Community
    Written May 09, 2021
  • June 26, 2020
    Gerd Wündrich
    Bitte noch einmal überarbeiten Berlin nach Leibzig wohl etwas durcheinander.
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    Written June 26, 2020
  • June 19, 2020
    Thomas Sevagen
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    Written June 19, 2020

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