Sporty cycling tour In the land of lakes and ponds

Chapel attested to 1600; date of uncertain reconstruction XVIIth or XVIIIth century. Slate cover.

Gimel stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the magnificent Gorges de la Montane. Here, the three waterfalls known as the Saut, Redole and Queue-de-Cheval stand at a height of between 38 and 60 metres. A footpath leads to these unforgettable falls, allowing visitors to appreciate the force of the water at close proximity. In the village, Église St Pardoux houses the priceless enamel shrine of St Etienne.

This little town surrounded by the meander of the River Doustre is divided into two parts: the Roche-Haute, built on the plateau, and the Roche Basse, nestling into the hillside 50m below. Founded in the 9C, the Roche-Basse is criss-crossed by narrow paths known as "courrijoux", which allow access to the terraced plots used for growing crops.

230 ha lake: supervised swimming on 2 beaches, fishing, children's games. Water-skiing school with F.F.S.N. label. Leisure centre (all year round): windsurfing, optimist, dinghy, catamaran, canoe-kayak. Archery, mountain biking, orienteering, climbing and tree climbing, tree climbing. Initiation, teaching, courses with or without accommodation. Group accommodation. Holiday centre and green classes. LABEL STATION SPORTS NATURE.

Saint-Pardoux-la-Croisille is located near the river Doustre and the dam lake of la Valette. The village is full of elements of small heritage which bear witness to the social life of yesteryear ( wash-house, bread oven, well, dryer etc.). A charming Romanesque church, which is probably dated from the 10th century, a castle from the 12th century and a miraculous fountain by the river Doustre, lead the curious ones to discover the village.