in September

Out in nature…

• On the trails…

Hiking comes in all shapes and sizes, on foot, horseback, mountain bike or even with a donkey… More than 300 km of marked trails to download on the Rando Millevaches app. Put your head down, your pan-fried porcini or chanterelle mushrooms may be at your feet.
Bring the whole family along on Terra Aventura, the high-tech treasure hunt. Try it and you’ll love it!

• In the air…

Take to the skies at the Vertige Accro adventure park and experience vertiginous sensations (M. S. D.)

For a moment of leisure or relaxation with the family: tennis, skate park on the island, large wooden games for children on the beaches of Auphelle and Broussas will delight young and old.

Visits and heritage

• A visit to Vassivière Island will surprise you with its striking contrast between ancient and modern heritage, with the Centre d’art, the sculpture wood lined with land-art works and the island boutique, a showcase for local products.
• The Vassiviera universe, for a discovery of local culture and history:immersive “Le Barrage ” escape game, visits to the Vassivière and Faux la Montagne EDF dams,“Le sentier des légendes” and “l’Île aux serpents” treasure hunts by canoe, and of course the“L’Encas local” restaurant. (M. V. S. D. – 05 87 07 04 53)
• The Cité des insectes in Nedde welcomes you until the All Saints’ Day vacations to discover the fascinating world of the little creatures that surround us, and to taste honey and insects.
• In the forest… Understand and immerse yourself in a unique natural forest with Hêtre en forêt (visits and workshops on reservation: 06 32 83 13 80)

Take the time to wander through our villages, discovering places as alive as they are steeped in history. Here, our small rural heritage has all the makings of a large one: churches with wall steeples, sunken lanes dotted with crosses, fountains, small villages full of character… In the land of stonecutters, granite is king.

On the water…

There’s nothing like a discovery boat trip to make the most of the lake: opt for a guided tour on board the smallAdi Milles Tour boat (until 19/09), with the option of a gourmet stroll, or enjoy a real moment of peace and quiet on board the unlicensed pontoon boats from Alain Nature bateaux.
With the help of your topo guide, discover the natural riches of the area on your own, by canoe or paddle, along the water trails (Unaccompanied, canoe hire from the Office de Tourisme H.S. 05 55 69 76 70).
If the breeze picks up, why not go for a catamaran or dinghy session. Anticipate your activity, as the Nautique Club Limousin sailing school operates on demand at this time of year (07 87 92 56 94)
Fishing remains the star activity in autumn, when the lake calms down again. Vassivière is a renowned spot for predator fishing!