Roll out of Royère-de-Vassivière and let the road carry you past the Le Thaurion river and into the Parc naturel régional de Millevaches en Limousin, a nature reserve that sets the tone for the day. Later the Château du Monteil, a castle, marks the route before the Ruisseau d'Arguinteix and La Maulde rivers guide you home. All 74.9 km are paved, with 1134 m of climbing along the way.