{"id":437,"date":"2026-09-15T14:16:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T14:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lesroussilles.com\/?page_id=437"},"modified":"2026-09-15T14:16:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T14:16:50","slug":"cycling-mountain-biking-limousin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lesroussilles.com\/en\/cycling-mountain-biking-limousin\/","title":{"rendered":"Fietsen en VTT in de Limousin"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.lr-guide{color:#35463e;line-height:1.75}.lr-guide h1,.lr-guide h2,.lr-guide h3{color:#263c32}.lr-guide h1,.lr-guide h2{font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.2}.lr-guide h3{font-size:23px;line-height:1.3}.lr-guide .intro,.lr-guide section{padding:34px;margin:0 0 28px;background:#f7f5ef;border-radius:12px}.lr-guide .cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}.lr-guide article{padding:25px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #deded2;border-radius:10px}.lr-guide a{color:#385441;text-underline-offset:3px}.lr-guide .button{display:inline-block;background:#c9974d;color:#18281f;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:700;margin:8px 8px 0 0}.lr-guide .meta{font-size:14px;color:#66502e;font-weight:700}.lr-guide details{border-top:1px solid #deded2;padding:16px 0}.lr-guide summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700}.lr-guide .draft{padding:14px 20px;border:1px dashed #bd9857;background:#fff8e9;margin-bottom:24px;font-size:14px}@media(max-width:767px){.lr-guide .cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}.lr-guide section,.lr-guide .intro{padding:23px 18px}}<\/style><div class=\"lr-guide\"><div class=\"intro\"><p class=\"meta\">EXPLORE \u00b7 CYCLING &amp; MOUNTAIN BIKING<\/p><h1>Explore the Limousin on two wheels<\/h1><p>A ride along country roads or a sporty outing in the Monts d\u2019Ambazac: choose your terrain, then your distance. Official maps from the tourist office and the French cycling federation help you prepare your day outdoors.<\/p><p>Distances refer to the routes themselves. Allow separately for travel from Les Roussilles to the starting point.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"#lr-road\">Road cycling<\/a><a class=\"button\" href=\"#lr-vtt\">Mountain biking \/ VTT<\/a><\/div><section id=\"lr-road\"><h2>Cycle routes near Bessines-sur-Gartempe<\/h2><p>The tourist office provides five route maps: 14, 26, 30, 33 and 40 km. Choose a distance suited to your fitness and check the map for the exact course and starting point.<\/p><div class=\"cards\"><article><p class=\"meta\">SHORTER RIDE<\/p><h3>About 14 km<\/h3><p>The shortest route in the Bessines-sur-Gartempe selection. The tourism listing rounds it to 14 km; the map states 13.7 km. An option if you want a shorter distance, without assuming the route is flat or effortless.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/montsdulimousin.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1.CIRCUIT-Cyclo-14-km.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the official map (PDF) \u2192<\/a><\/article><article><p class=\"meta\">LONGER DISTANCES<\/p><h3>26 to 40 km<\/h3><p>For a longer outing, choose one of the other maps. Check the route, possible stops and the time you need to return beforehand.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/montsdulimousin.fr\/a-velo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choose your route with Monts du Limousin \u2192<\/a><\/article><\/div><\/section><section id=\"lr-vtt\"><h2>Mountain biking in the Monts d\u2019Ambazac<\/h2><p>VTT is the French term for mountain biking. The FFC Monts du Limousin network has 19 routes, ranging from 5 to 93 km. Routes are graded green, blue, red and black. Choose by difficulty and elevation profile, not just distance.<\/p><div class=\"cards\"><article><h3>Choose a suitable trail<\/h3><p>Check each route\u2019s difficulty, starting point and map on the FFC website. A mountain bike trail requires different tyres, skills and preparation from a road ride.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/sitesvtt.ffc.fr\/sites\/mont-du-limousin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the 19 FFC routes \u2192<\/a><\/article><article><h3>Route maps and GPX<\/h3><p>The tourist office provides the Monts d\u2019Ambazac map and links to official route tracks. Save your chosen route before setting out and follow signs and any closures on the ground.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/montsdulimousin.fr\/a-velo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maps and route files \u2192<\/a><\/article><\/div><\/section><section><h2>Prepare for your ride<\/h2><details open><summary>Which bike should I bring?<\/summary><p>Choose your bike to suit the route: a road or touring bike for a suitable road route, a mountain bike for off-road trails. With an e-bike, check your range against the elevation profile and intended assistance level.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Where can I find equipment or repairs?<\/summary><p>The official cycling page lists local repair options. Contact the provider beforehand to check access, availability and suitability for your bike.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/montsdulimousin.fr\/a-velo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local cycling information<\/a><\/details><details><summary>Where can I check trail conditions?<\/summary><p>Check current access with the tourist office, especially after bad weather. Bring enough water, a charged phone and your route map.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/montsdulimousin.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latest information from Monts du Limousin<\/a><\/details><\/section><section><h2>Relax after a day outdoors<\/h2><p>Back at Les Roussilles, relax at your pitch, enjoy the restaurant or book a private wellness session. Check the options and availability beforehand.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/lesroussilles.com\/en\/restaurant\/\">Restaurant<\/a> &#183; <a href=\"https:\/\/lesroussilles.com\/en\/wellness\/\">Wellness<\/a> &#183; <a href=\"https:\/\/lesroussilles.com\/en\/practical\/rates\/\">Campsite prices<\/a><p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/reservation.secureholiday.net\/en\/18309\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check availability<\/a><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/lesroussilles.com\/en\/contact\/\">Ask us a question<\/a><\/p><\/section><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BELEVEN &#183; FIETSEN &#038; VTT Op twee wielen door de Limousin Een rit over landwegen of een sportieve tocht door de Monts d&#8217;Ambazac: kies je ondergrond en bepaal daarna je afstand. Met de offici&#235;le kaarten van het Office de Tourisme en de Franse wielerfederatie bereid je jouw dag buiten voor. 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