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Monts de Blond - Bachellerie Circular
Visorando Member
4.72 mi
+735 ft
-725 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Blond (Haute-Vienne)
A mainly forest route, on paths lined with low walls, skirting a few meadows and passing through a few quiet hamlets.
In the footsteps of Henry IV in Montrol-Sénard
7.93 mi
+899 ft
-909 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montrol-Sénard (Haute-Vienne)
This is a pleasant, nature-filled hike that allows you to discover the bocage countryside around Montrol-Sénard, with numerous views of the Limousin countryside, a wealth of rural heritage sites, wells, wayside crosses, dry stone walls and a wash house.
Ceinturat megalith circuit
6.91 mi
+509 ft
-515 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cieux (Haute-Vienne)
An interesting walk at the foot of the Monts de Blond, among the undergrowth and mystical stories.
Chapelle Saint-Martin Circular Route
6.00 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-sur-Couze (Haute-Vienne)
A short walk of less than 10 km passing by the Chapelle Saint-Martin, situated near the Étang des Sagnes, which is on peatland. 90% of the route is on paths and through woodland.
The fortified town of Brigueuil and its forest
9.49 mi
+502 ft
-525 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Brigueuil (Charente)
Circular route starting from Brigueuil, a beautiful fortified town, with varied landscapes including numerous ponds and beautiful forests.
Circular route along the northern shore of Lake Saint-Pardoux
7.04 mi
+433 ft
-417 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pardoux (Haute-Vienne) (Haute-Vienne)
Covering approximately 330 hectares, Lake Saint-Pardoux is the second largest body of water in the Haute-Vienne department. Due to its irregular shape, the tour of the lake is no less than 24 km long. This hike is more accessible in length and takes you along the northern shore of the lake after climbing through the countryside to the outskirts of Chatenet Colon.
The Bayeux des Taffres scrubland
3.91 mi
+466 ft
-443 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pardoux (Haute-Vienne) (Haute-Vienne)
The Puy de Massert (and its remarkable beech trees) served as a lookout point for the Bayeux Maquis (named after the first town liberated by the Allies).
Tour of Navière island (Île de Chaillac)
3.23 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Junien (Haute-Vienne)
Discover an island in the middle of the Vienne River, offering a diversity of landscapes between meadows and woodlands, and an interesting heritage.A connection to nature with explanatory signs along the way.
A circular route starting from La Guérillerie
Association / Club / Walk leader7.06 mi
+528 ft
-509 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chaillac-sur-Vienne (Haute-Vienne)
Walk around La Guérillerie. Few roads and magnificent paths, but be careful: the route is unmarked (there are two or three traces here and there; this route would benefit from being re-marked).
The ponds and forest of Étagnac
7.95 mi
+466 ft
-453 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Étagnac (Charente)
Étagnac, its ponds and forest. Hike in the heart of nature and tranquillity on an unmarked route.
Through the Forêts d'Aixe and Loges
6.06 mi
+515 ft
-509 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Priest-sous-Aixe (Haute-Vienne)
A pleasant walk in the forest, in all seasons and in all weathers.Please note: from 30 November 2024 to 31 January 2025, the path between (5) and (6) will be closed for forestry work.At the Beauregard farm, take the road between points (3) and (6) and continue the route.
The Bessines-sur-Gartempe Uranium Mine Trail
3.42 mi
+384 ft
-404 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bessines-sur-Gartempe (Haute-Vienne)
A walk along a narrow, steep path overlooking the Gartempe bypass.
Circular route starting from Chabanais
8.25 mi
+374 ft
-381 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Chabanais (Charente)
This walk will introduce you to the Chabanoise countryside and take you up to the heights of Chabanais via the small surrounding villages such as La Séchère and La Guéranchie, along varied paths alternating between woodland and plateau, allowing you to discover the beautiful landscapes of Charente Limousine.
Limoges porcelain
5.83 mi
+138 ft
-167 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Limoges (Haute-Vienne)
An easy walk in a calm, relaxing environment which takes you through the Vienne valley at the heart of the world capital' porcelain, with magnificent medieval bridges, historic suburbs, old porcelain factories and a lovely park.
Le Clos du Boeuf in Laudonnie
3.28 mi
+253 ft
-259 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Vayres (Haute-Vienne) (Haute-Vienne)
You will walk along sunken paths, discover numerous viewpoints and pass small ponds teeming with wildlife. Herons, ducks, moorhens and teals have made their home in this peaceful spot. Heading back towards Laudonnie, after the last pond, on your left, you’ll pass the “Clos du Boeuf”, a small meadow where the farmer used to lead his animal – or, at best, his pair of oxen – for a well-deserved rest after long hours of walking.
Circular route around Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente and the Lavaud Dam
5.24 mi
+315 ft
-299 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A circular route around the village of Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente, which mostly follows wide paths and small grassy tracks suitable for mountain biking, with very few tarmac roads.
Around Lake Lavaud
8.69 mi
+243 ft
-233 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A very pleasant route, especially the last part where you walk along the lake.
Solignac - Le Vigen - Chalucet
17.88 mi
+2,014 ft
-2,044 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Condat-sur-Vienne (Haute-Vienne)
There is a trail that can be explored on foot or by mountain bike, connecting all these towns and offering beautiful views along the way. This will take you to the Château de Chalucet, an extraordinary medieval site.
The Deer Trail
4.18 mi
+210 ft
-184 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Feytiat (Haute-Vienne)
From the12th-century church to the Château du Mas Cerise, this route takes you along avenues lined with majestic trees and a ridge path.
Le Pot Bouillant in Cromac
4.20 mi
+230 ft
-230 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Cromac (Haute-Vienne)
A short walk to explore the area around Cromac, following the River Benaize
Tour of Lake Mas Chaban starting from Massignac
8.36 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Massignac (Charente)
This hike will take you around Lake Mas Chaban and offer beautiful views of Lake Chaban and a passage through the small village of Lésignac-Durand, where there is a church worth seeing.
The difficulty lies mainly in the length of the walk. In very wet weather, the path can be very muddy or even impassable.
The route can also be done in the opposite direction. Please note that the view is not clear between Valette and the starting/finishing point.