Tour du Lac de Vassiviere
Foot race and Nordic walking around Lake Vassiviere
2026
About Tour du Lac
Tour du Lac — edition 2026
The 29th edition of the Tour du Lac de Vassivière takes place on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026, around Lac de Vassivière, at the Auphelle site. The program includes: the main 23.4 km road race, a 9.5 km trail run, a 26 km Nordic walk labeled National Nordic Tour, as well as children's races. All events start from Auphelle beach.
A sporting weekend around Lac de Vassivière
For its 29th edition, the Tour du Lac de Vassivière extends over two days, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Auphelle site, in front of the Maison de Vassivière. Organized by the KM42 en Limousin and Terra Sports 23 associations, the event brings together runners and walkers in the heart of the Millevaches en Limousin Regional Natural Park.
Saturday, June 27: Nordic walking
Saturday is dedicated to Nordic walking, with a main 26 km route labeled National Nordic Tour, starting at 1 PM from the Auphelle site. A shorter discovery formula complements the event. The route follows the lake's shore paths, with several refreshment points along the way and at the finish.
Sunday, June 28: running races
On Sunday, it's time for running with the main event, the 23.4 km Tour du Lac road race, which goes all the way around the lake with approximately 250 m of positive elevation gain and four refreshment stations. A 9.5 km trail run is also offered, as well as children's races (800 m and 1,600 m), which are free. The 23.4 km Tour du Lac is open to licensed and non-licensed participants and is limited to 1,200 bibs.
An exceptional natural setting
With its 1,000 hectares and 45 km of indented shores, Lac de Vassivière offers a magnificent setting. The route crosses the communes of Peyrat-le-Château, Royère-de-Vassivière, and Faux-la-Montagne, with spectacular panoramic views of the lake and the Limousin forests.
Highlights Tour du Lac 2026
- 29th edition, June 27 and 28, 2026
- Main 23.4 km race, full loop around the lake
- 26 km Nordic walk labeled National Nordic Tour
- Setting of the Millevaches en Limousin Regional Natural Park
- Free children's races
Programme Tour du Lac 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — Nordic walking
- 1:00 PM — Nordic Walk 26 km (National Nordic Tour labeled) · start from the Auphelle site, in front of the Maison de Vassivière
- Discovery Nordic Walk (shorter route) · Auphelle site
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Running races
- Tour du Lac — 23.4 km · road race, full loop around the lake, approx. 250 m D+, 4 refreshment points · limited to 1,200 bibs
- Trail Run — 9.5 km · nature trail
- Children's races — 800 m and 1,600 m · free
All events start from Auphelle beach. Online registration only (no on-site registration).
Prices Tour du Lac 2026
Tour du Lac — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 27 June to 28 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Tour du Lac
Practical Information
Location
Auphelle Beach, Peyrat-le-Chateau, Lake Vassiviere (23460), Creuse
Access
- By car: Lake Vassiviere is about 1 hour from Limoges and 1.5 hours from Clermont-Ferrand.
- Parking: Designated parking lots around Auphelle beach.
Prices
- Paid online registration via perfevent.com
- Prices vary depending on the chosen event
Contact
- Website: vassiviere-tourdulac.km42enlimousin.fr
The Tour du Lac de Vassiviere, a sporting jewel of Limousin
Since 1997, the Tour du Lac de Vassiviere has brought together runners and walkers for an exceptional sporting weekend on the shores of Lake Vassiviere. The main 23.4 km course goes all the way around the lake on the road, with 250 meters of positive elevation gain and four refreshment stations. All races start from the Auphelle beach.
Several events for all levels
Saturday is dedicated to Nordic walking with a 26 km course labeled National Nordic Tour. On Sunday, runners set off on the Tour du Lac (23.4 km on the road) or the nature trail (9.5 km). Children's races complete the program for the youngest. The event is organized by the association KM42 en Limousin and Terra Sports 23.
An exceptional natural setting
Lake Vassiviere, with its 1,000 hectares, offers a magnificent natural setting for this event. The course passes through the towns of Peyrat-le-Chateau, Royere-de-Vassiviere and Faux-la-Montagne, offering spectacular panoramas of the lake and the forests of Limousin.
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