Tour of Lake Vaud-Gelade

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike. More explicit markings are needed at point 7.

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Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

a lot of tarmac roads and a route far from the lake

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Date of your route : Sep 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I confirm everything that has been said.
There are many roads, all very small, but roads nonetheless... perhaps 50% of them are tarmac?
- At point 4, follow the description and not the route, which takes the road.
- The route is a bit convoluted at Vergnolas in order to take in the La Jarousse circular route, which is one of the most beautiful parts of the tour.
- At point 11, follow the markings that take you along the dyke, then a small road on the left to reach Rubeyne. To be honest, the white path that starts at 11 doesn't look very good, and I didn't regret not taking it.
Overall, it is well marked in yellow, except in Vergnolas, where I needed the route map.
It would be good to update the description (which shouldn't be difficult) and the route (which might be more complicated?).
What's great about this hike is the atmosphere of southern Creuse.
The two farmers in their two tractors that I came across gave me a big hello, which was really nice.

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Date of your route : Apr 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route strays quite far from the lake, but there are some lovely views and a real sense of proximity to an environment that exudes serenity. There is flora to discover, including the unexpected presence of dog's tooth violets.

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Date of your route : May 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

There is a change at number 11; you cannot take the road on the left towards Les Chabannes.

It's a shame we're too far from the lake; we can hardly see it. There are lots of roads.

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Thank you for your comment.
"Around Lake Vaud-Gelade" might be a more accurate title for the route.
The author may take this into consideration.

Best regards.

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Date of your route : Apr 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

It's a lovely walk in that it offers everything that is typical of the Plateau de Millevaches. It's not difficult and takes about 5½ hours to complete.
But I was still very disappointed: far too much road for my liking.
This came as no surprise, as you can see it clearly on the map, so you know what to expect, but still, a route called "Tour du Lac" (Lake Tour) that never goes to the lake is rather disappointing...

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Date of your route : Sep 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A bit too much road for me. The lake is always a bit far from the route. Don't hesitate to go all the way around the Jarousse peninsula instead of cutting across the middle on the way there. Be careful at waypoint 4: follow the description and not the map, otherwise you won't see the pretty fountain (don't take the turn on the road, but take the path opposite and go behind the building). The heather in bloom at this time of year contrasts with the pines and ferns – what a joy of nature!

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Date of your route : Mar 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Magnificent route. Beautiful views. Lovely forests. Pretty villages. Magnificent fountain.
Don't forget the Jarousse circular trail, as the trails are superb.
Be careful, however: consider taking the road on the left at point 8 if the ground is wet.
Numerous granite crosses.
The route takes 5½ hours for experienced walkers.

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