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Altillac walks
On the heights of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
Visorando Member
3.83 mi
+558 ft
-528 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (Corrèze)
A lovely route that climbs to higher ground for beautiful views of the Dordogne Valley and the village of Altillac, before descending for a visit to Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.
Château du Doux
Association / Club / Walk leader6.21 mi
+915 ft
-915 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Altillac (Corrèze)
From the Dordogne valley, a path leads up to the heights of Altillac, south of the Xaintrie. The shared influence of Quercy (on the houses) and Cantal (on the barns) can be felt in the village.
Queyrille trail
3.47 mi
+564 ft
-571 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Queyssac-les-Vignes (Corrèze)
Hike mainly in the woods, which is pleasant in hot weather. Panoramic view at the end of the route.
Viewpoints above Bilhac
5.47 mi
+499 ft
-495 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bilhac (Corrèze)
This lovely walk through woods and scenic spots allows you to discover a fairly authentic landscape and countryside.
Around Puy Turlau
4.01 mi
+623 ft
-643 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Végennes (Corrèze)
A walk that begins with a visit to the Way of the Cross at Puy Turlau. The hike offers several opportunities to admire the magnificent village of Curemonte and enjoy frequent unobstructed and pleasant views.
Loop around Notre-Dame de Belpeuch
5.57 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,171 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Camps-Saint-Mathurin-Léobazel (Corrèze)
A loop, mainly through woods, starting from the charming and picturesque sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Belpeuch, which means "the beautiful mountain". Located in the heart of the Xaintrie, it contains a magnificent statue of the Virgin Mary, dating from the 15th century. There are a few steep slopes, but the walk is pleasant. Good walking shoes are necessary.
Gorges de la Cère, from Laval-de-Cère to Laroquebrou
21.47 mi
+4,091 ft
-3,182 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Laval-de-Cère (Lot)
A pleasant but very long hike in the heart of nature, far from civilisation. 1,000 m of elevation gain. The Gorges de la Cère are very wild and steep-sided. They are only accessible on foot or by train. The hike is almost entirely in the shade and, as a result, the trees often hide the view. Best attempted in spring or autumn?
The Chemin de la Reyne starting from Curemonte
1.68 mi
+285 ft
-299 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Curemonte (Corrèze)
The ‘Les Clefs de Curemonte’ association voluntarily restores and maintains rural footpaths in the commune. This Walk No. 1 will take you along three of them: the Chemin de la Reyne, the Chemin des Crouzets and, finally, the Chemin de la Fontenelle, offering you both views of the village and a stroll through the village centre.
The three fountains at the start of the Curemonte route
2.23 mi
+413 ft
-410 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Curemonte (Corrèze)
This walk (No. 2) will take you along four paths restored and maintained by the Les Clefs de Curemonte association: the Chemin de la Reyne, Chemin des Crouzets, Chemin de la Fontenelle and Chemin du Caté, allowing you to discover Curemonte’s three fountains: La Fontenelle, Valeyre and Le Chassang.
Entre Palsou et Dordogne
6.94 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bétaille (Lot)
This walk will take you through a pretty village, its lively centre with shops, the old wine press, the fountain-wash house, the church... You’ll leave the village for a circular route offering varied scenery, from the banks of the “River of Hope” towards the hills of the hamlets of Laborie and Chapou; a gentle descent will bring you back to the Palsou and the Bétaille plain. We’ll follow the old water channel that once fed a watermill; we’ll cross our beloved Palsou once more near the school to return to the village...
The Bétaille plain
4.87 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bétaille (Lot)
This walk will take you through a pretty village, its lively centre with shops, the old wine press, the fountain-wash house, etc. We’ll leave the village for a circular walk through the Bétaille plain and its walnut groves, as well as the banks of the River Espérance, the Ragou! We’ll rejoin the Palsou to follow its most scenic stretch, then take the old irrigation canal to the watermill before returning to the village.
Bread oven route in Bétaille
5.06 mi
+400 ft
-381 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bétaille (Lot)
This hike will take you through a pretty village, which you will leave behind for a circular route offering a variety of landscapes, from the plains of the Dordogne valley to the hills of the Lot and the pretty hamlet of Plagne. A long, gentle descent will enchant you with views of the cliffs of the "river of hope" and the Gallic oppidum of Uxellodunum de Vayrac.
You will then walk alongside walnut groves before returning to the narrow streets of the village centre, the fountain/wash house, its lively centre with shops and the old wine press.
The Gramat plateau from Carennac
5.99 mi
+758 ft
-741 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Carennac (Lot)
Discover the natural beauty of the Gramat plateau, around the charming medieval village of Carennac. If you love nature and old buildings, this hike is for you.
The vineyards of Branceilles
3.43 mi
+279 ft
-289 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Branceilles (Corrèze)
A peaceful walk through the vineyards of Branceilles, dotted with remarkable houses.
The Cirque de l'Autoire via the waterfall
6.03 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,365 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Loubressac (Lot)
A nature trail to admire the remarkable Autoire cirque and its waterfall, not to mention the unique Château des Anglais nestled in the cliff.
The hilly Dordogne in Monceaux
8.59 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,654 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Monceaux-sur-Dordogne (Corrèze)
A pleasant route in the hills above the Dordogne valley, with some lovely views, starting from Monceaux, an interesting village with its traditional houses.
Les Moulinots
7.73 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,473 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Argentat (Corrèze)
Walk along the Xaintrie Noire and Gabariers trails in the shady undergrowth between the Roche and Clauzel streams. The trail is marked in yellow throughout and numbered (6).
Under the suns of Lurçat
3.86 mi
+719 ft
-715 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Céré (Lot)
This path will take you up to the heights to the ancient castrum of a certain Sérénus, lord of the area who gave his name to the town that developed at his feet: Saint-Céré.
The three castles in Saint-Céré
5.51 mi
+692 ft
-692 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Céré (Lot)
This hike allows you to discover the Césarine Plateau, which overlooks the Bave Valley. Here you can admire Saint-Céré and its three castles: Les Tours de Saint-Laurent, Castelnau-Bretenoux and Montal. You will walk between the limestone Causse and Ségala, a land of chestnut trees.
Circular route on the heights of Argentat
9.50 mi
+906 ft
-889 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Neuville (Corrèze)
A peaceful hike through rolling countryside criss-crossed by brooks and streams, through woods and pastures.
Château des Anglais in Autoire
1.57 mi
+528 ft
-531 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Loubressac (Lot)
A family walk, fairly shaded, featuring a renovated ruined castle and magnificent views. Stone or metal steps in some places. An easy walk, but a little close to the cliff edge at times.
The Gouffre de Padirac and its surroundings
11.15 mi
+1,624 ft
-1,647 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Padirac (Lot)
This day hike allows you to discover the Gouffre de Padirac and the listed villages of Loubressac and Autoire. From the promontory, you can enjoy a splendid view of the valley.
The Xaintrie Blanche Route
45.46 mi
+5,646 ft
-5,673 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Argentat (Corrèze)
The Tour de la Xaintrie Blanche starts from Argentat, following aGRP®® trail. The first stage takes us via the Sablier Dam, Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle and Les Tours de Merle to Saint-Cirgues-La-Loutre. The second stage will take us towards Saint-Julien-aux-Bois, Saint-Privat and Darazac, before reaching Le Rieu, a stone’s throw from the Chastang Dam. The third and final stage will follow the Dordogne towards Lac de Feyt, heading for Servières-le-Château and Charlannes, before returning to Argentat.
Discovering the sundial from Meyssac
5.97 mi
+348 ft
-351 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Meyssac (Corrèze)
A hike along beautiful wooded paths or pastures to discover an unusual sundial.
Chauffour via paths and small roads from Meyssac
6.98 mi
+449 ft
-476 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Meyssac (Corrèze)
A circular route starting from Meyssac towards Chauffour-sur-Vell along paths and small roads. Wash houses, fountains, springs and beautiful buildings adorn this fairly easy hike.
The electric Dordogne in Argentat
10.01 mi
+801 ft
-823 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Argentat (Corrèze)
This beautiful circular trail first takes you up to the heights overlooking Argentat. Enjoy beautiful views and discover the pretty hamlet of Aumont. In the second part, along the banks of the Dordogne, the trail takes you through the quayside district of Argentat and continues to a nature reserve. At the end of the trail, you cross the Dordogne via the Sablier dam.
The Devil's Chair
11.27 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,729 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Meyssac (Corrèze)
Loop around Meyssac and Collonges-La-Rouge to discover the geological fault that has left a deep mark on the ground. Red sandstone to the north and white limestone to the south will take you to the Chaise du Diable (Devil's Chair) where you can rest before diving back into the valley.
The Bois des Jonquilles in Alvignac
6.11 mi
+794 ft
-787 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Alvignac (Lot)
This route takes you to the Salmière spring, the site of Fort de Cantal and an astonishing fortified caselle.
The name of the village of Alvignac comes from the name of a man named Alvinius, who lived in Gallo-Roman times, to which the possessive suffix "acum" was added.
Route of the Fountains and Washhouses in Alvignac
4.08 mi
+568 ft
-564 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Alvignac (Lot)
A very lovely route, offering the chance to discover the fountains and washhouses around Alvignac. The first part of the route follows a small road, and the second part takes you along paths and through woodland.