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Bassignac-le-Haut and the Dordogne
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3.06 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bassignac-le-Haut (Corrèze)
This is a short walk starting from the magnificent calvary of Bassignac-le-Haut, offering one of the most beautiful views of the Dordogne. It is an easy walk, with part of the route on a quiet road.
The Comberoute woods and the hamlet of Redenat: a circular route from Sirieix
3.37 mi
+282 ft
-279 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bassignac-le-Haut (Corrèze)
A short walk, ideal for families. It starts gently through the woods, then takes you down a small “hollow” before climbing back up to Redenat and returning to the starting point. No traffic guaranteed. The wooded paths are well-maintained and the road section is safe.
Roc du Busatier and the Jardin de Bardot
2.33 mi
+712 ft
-712 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Marcillac-la-Croisille (Corrèze)
A short hike but with a significant elevation gain. Beautiful views over the Dordogne. Visit to the Jardin de Bardot. Explore the penstock of the hydroelectric dam.
See safety precautions in the ‘Practical Information’ section.
Above the Gorges de la Dordogne in Nougein
3.92 mi
+994 ft
-1,001 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Marcillac-la-Croisille (Corrèze)
Walk above the Gorges de la Dordogne, through former chestnut plantations, a restored market garden, along an old Roman road, tracks and forest paths.
Via Notre-Dame du Puy du Bassin
4.40 mi
+476 ft
-476 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Auriac (Corrèze) (Corrèze)
A very pleasant circular route through fields and woods, with no major difficulties, in the heart of the Xaintrie Blanche, taking you to the region’s highest point, the Puy du Bassin, which rises to 709 m.
Marcillac-la-Croisille Forest as seen from the Étangs des Ramandes
2.85 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Marcillac-la-Croisille (Corrèze)
A walk through the forest of Marcillac-la-Croisille amongst Christmas trees, in a vast forest of firs, pines, spruces, oaks, chestnut trees and birches.
Around Lake Marcillac-la-Croisille
6.02 mi
+548 ft
-561 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pardoux-la-Croisille (Corrèze)
Discover the paths and small hamlets overlooking Lake Marcillac-La-Croisille, between the Doustre and the Labissière pine forest.
The Dordogne valley at the foot of Servières-le-Château
4.42 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,237 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Servières-le-Château (Corrèze)
A beautiful hike on a sunny slope of the Dordogne valley, where the fast-flowing waters of the Glane river run, dominated by the village of Servières-le-Château, renowned for its architectural heritage.
On the paths of Marcouyeux
4.12 mi
+272 ft
-266 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Jardin (Corrèze)
A route along forest tracks starting from the impressive Sully Oak in Puyhabilier. A family walk in the heart of nature, almost entirely through woodland.
Rochers Noirs Viaduct in Lapleau
6.87 mi
+1,414 ft
-1,437 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lapleau (Corrèze)
Leave Lapleau via the Gorges de la Luzège, heading towards a historic monument in Haute Corrèze: the Rochers Noirs Viaduct, on a more challenging trail than the one that starts in Soursac.
Circular from the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs to Soursac
3.82 mi
+879 ft
-896 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Soursac (Corrèze)
This route takes you along a very quiet road and narrow paths on either side of the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs viaduct to a metal suspension footbridge over the Luzège. Lovely views of the viaduct and the Luzège Valley.
Lake Pont-Aubert and the Rochers Noirs Viaduct
7.02 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Soursac (Corrèze)
You will set off to explore the natural heritage of Soursac by heading towards Lac du Pont-Aubert. You will follow the Tacot trail, visiting the Jardin de Firmin and its cabin with a breathtaking view over the Luzège Valley. You will reach the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs and the Himalayan footbridge.
Around the village of Le Jardin
2.66 mi
+144 ft
-138 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Jardin (Corrèze)
A short route starting from the village of Le Jardin, which takes you through the forest for most of the route.
A lovely, very easy family walk to explore the forest.
Around the Château de Sédières
3.03 mi
+128 ft
-131 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Clergoux (Corrèze)
Hike around a magnificent castle and ponds in the Sédières National Forest.
Ruisseau des Moulergues in Pleaux
3.51 mi
+433 ft
-423 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Pleaux (Cantal)
A short, very pleasant circular path in summer, mainly through woodland. Well-maintained paths.
The Incon stream at Pleaux
6.30 mi
+912 ft
-902 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pleaux (Cantal)
A lovely walk, partly sheltered from the bright sunshine.
Well-maintained paths.
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.
Around the Étang de la Chèze
2.50 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Eyrein (Corrèze)
A short walk in the Corrèze forest, very pleasant during the porcini mushroom season.
A walk with no particular difficulties.
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.
The Doustre ponds
10.26 mi
+545 ft
-558 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montaignac-Saint-Hippolyte (Corrèze)
A pleasant walk through the woods and around the ponds near Montaignac-Saint-Hippolyte.
In the woods of Saint-Rouffy
7.27 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,001 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Arnac (Cantal)
A pleasant walk featuring sections through woodland, stream crossings and ridge walks with stunning views of the Monts du Cantal.
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).
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.
Around Saint-Hilaire-Luc
4.78 mi
+574 ft
-587 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Luc (Corrèze)
A bucolic hike around the charming village of Saint-Hilaire-Luc, passing by the Près Clos and an old wash house frozen in time, walking in figure eights through woods and meadows.
Vergnolles Ridges Circular Loop
5.01 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,093 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Monceaux-sur-Dordogne (Corrèze)
Very close to Argentat, this circular route along the ridges above Vergnolles offers magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Dordogne valley.
23/08/2023: The walk has been modified.