Lake Saint-Yrieix – The Greenway loop from Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente

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New Aquitaine

Angoulême

Saint-Yrieix-Sur-Charente

Lake Saint-Yrieix – The Greenway loop from Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente

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Lake Saint-Yrieix – The Greenway loop from Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente

02:11

35.2km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.24 km for 50 m

After 17.3 km for 102 m

After 17.6 km for 102 m

After 26.0 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.39 km

Lake Saint-Yrieix

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Nice lake with leisure base, the tour of the lake is pleasant and is done on gravel paths, connection to the greenway along the Charente.

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3.73 km

Beach

8.59 km

La Charente

Lake

14.5 km

Le Tranchard

Lake

15.7 km

Fleurac Mill

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Originally, the Fleurac mill – on the Charente, at the foot of the castle of the same name – was a wheat and oil mill from the 16th century. It …

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17.5 km

Fleurac Islands

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South of Linars, the lock is placed between the islands of Fleurac, on the GRP route "between Angoulois and Périgord". Popular place for walkers. Refreshment bar open during the season, …

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19.9 km

The Greenway

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Old towpath that runs along the Charente River for nearly 20 km.
A pleasant, easy route, but very popular on sunny days with hikers and cyclists.

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31.6 km

Lac de St-Yrieix

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An energizing run around the lake is recommended all year round, with the perfect path ensuring sure footing all around the lake.

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35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

5.25 km

3.38 km

2.79 km

462 m

292 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

11.0 km

636 m

555 m

140 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

5°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

April 16, 2022,Lac de St-Yrieix – Comic Museum Rondje vanuit Cité du Gai Logis

Lovely cycle ride around the artificial lake of Plan d Eau, along a quiet largely gravel path along the Charante (a pleasure to drive back too) with a gentle climb along the track to Fleac. Very steep back down to the Charante partly with stairs. You pass a beautiful lock, a barrage, and an inviting cafe with seats in a …

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