Around Cussac

This route incorporates several PDIPR (Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes) trails, allowing you to explore the Forest of Boubon and the surroundings of Cussac.

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  • Mountain biking
    Activity: Mountain biking
  • ↔
    Distance: 19.26 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 1.5 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 297 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 296 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 475 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 270 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Cussac (Haute-Vienne) (87150)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.705742° / E 0.851977°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1932O

  • ◶
    Type of surface:
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     15% Road  5% Byway  80% Path
  • ⇧
    Bike carrying: No
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the route

Circular route suitable for walking or mountain biking.

(S/E) Starts in Cussac in Haute-Vienne, on the church square. Head down towards the

(1) sewage treatment plant via the fitness trail behind the church. The path descends to

(2) cross the river via the old Monnerie factory and its pond. Passing by the factory, you

(3) cross the road to follow the edge of the pond. The path climbs back up to the international motocross track. From there, follow the yellow markings of a PDIPR trail which leads along paths through woods and meadows.

(4) Walk through Fayolas, then, on the D699, turn right for 50 metres and then left.

(5) Turn onto the first path on the right. Then continue along the path straight ahead until you reach the village of Les Liades.

(6) Take the path on the right before the village. Continue straight ahead until you reach the main road.

(7) Cross over and take the path opposite on your left, which leads into the Boubon Forest. From there, you’ll find another PDIPR path marked with yellow signposts; follow this to climb to the highest point of the forest. This forest was home to a monastery and the Resistance fighters during the Second World War.

(8) Follow this path to Villajou

(9) where you take the path on the left before reaching the village. Continuing straight on, you arrive at Puymoroux.

(10) In the village, there is a path opposite on the right that leads downhill. Follow it to reach the village of La Brégère.

(11) Then take the road back to Cussac (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 346 m - Cussac
  2. 1 : km 0.86 - alt. 296 m - Wastewater treatment plant
  3. 2 : km 1.38 - alt. 270 m - Crossing the - Tardoire (rivière) - Affluent de la Bonnieure
  4. 3 : km 1.96 - alt. 282 m - Crossing the road
  5. 4 : km 4.02 - alt. 345 m - Crossing Fayolas
  6. 5 : km 4.78 - alt. 358 m - Turn right onto the path
  7. 6 : km 7.56 - alt. 379 m - On the right before the village
  8. 7 : km 9.28 - alt. 410 m - Cross over and continue straight ahead
  9. 8 : km 11.38 - alt. 434 m - Trou des Maquis
  10. 9 : km 13.46 - alt. 419 m - Turn left before the village
  11. 10 : km 15.28 - alt. 379 m - Puymoroux
  12. 11 : km 16.69 - alt. 369 m - La Brégère
  13. S/E : km 19.26 - alt. 346 m - Cussac

Notes

The PDIPRs (Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes) are mostly marked in yellow, with yellow signs occasionally indicating directions at junctions.

Essential kit: a good mountain bike with all necessary protective gear, as well as water, or good walking shoes, preferably with trousers.

The route passes through various villages, which make it easy to find people quickly in the event of an incident and also provide shelter. There are no drinking water points or places suitable for swimming.

Please take care not to leave anything on the ground as you are passing through state-owned forests.

Worth a visit

Brie Castle.
Montbrun Castle.
Châlus Castle.
Rochechouart.
Chassenon and its Gallo-Roman baths.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Mimiro66
Mimiro66

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike on foot. It was a very pleasant route with plenty of variety. The route description at the start was a bit vague, but the GPS track is accurate.

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POZZI
POZZI

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk.

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FCLRS87
FCLRS87

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Sorry, but we only managed to do a small part of this route – barely a quarter of it.
Our aim was to explore a route around Cussac of 20 to 25 km, stopping for lunch at Les Bonnes Fontaines and finishing at Cromières Castle.
Thank you for the friendly atmosphere and the quality of Visorando.

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fralap
fralap

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello,
The main attractions are the Boubon Forest with the Trou des Maquisards, the forest and castle of Cromières, and the traditional village of Chambinaud.
The paths, mostly through the forest, are pleasant.
The route is varied and suitable for most hikers.

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