Blond walks

A mainly forest route, on paths lined with low walls, skirting a few meadows and passing through a few quiet hamlets.

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.

An interesting walk at the foot of the Monts de Blond, among the undergrowth and mystical stories.

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.

Circular route starting from Brigueuil, a beautiful fortified town, with varied landscapes including numerous ponds and beautiful forests.

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.

Starting from the Santrop bridge, this 7 km route allows you to explore the shores of Lake Saint-Pardoux and its landscapes in the Haute-Vienne. The route follows the lake’s banks for much of the way and passes through several wooded areas, in a peaceful setting ideal for a stroll. The route passes through the heart of the village of Friaudour, whilst offering lovely views of the lake. During the walk, you’ll also catch a glimpse of the Île aux Enfants, a small island accessible via a wooden footbridge situated near the path. With a relatively easy route, this walk is ideal for enjoying nature and discovering the landscapes of Lake Saint-Pardoux as you follow the water’s edge.

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).

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.

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).

Étagnac, its ponds and forest. Hike in the heart of nature and tranquillity on an unmarked route.

This route, taking about half a day, winds through the peaceful, rolling countryside of Charente-Limousine in the southern part of the commune of Chabrac. Hamlets, meadows and typical farmhouses with small herds of Limousin cattle, woods, ponds and unobstructed views over the commune’s hills make for a charming, bucolic walk along little-used roads and paths. You can halve the distance by taking a shortcut between La Malicherie and La Gouie and walking only the eastern or western circular loop.

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.

This circular route passes through hamlets with beautiful Limousin-style houses, takes you up to a vantage point to enjoy the scenery, and ends with the lovely avenues of the Forêt des Vaseix.

A magnificent walk that allows you to discover the rich scenery and biodiversity of the commune of Isle. If you keep quiet and look out carefully, you may spot foxes, squirrels, roe deer and numerous birds. In spring, the song of the golden oriole will accompany you as you walk along the ‘fox trail’, the ‘squirrel trail’ or even the ‘sequoia trail’. You’ll follow the right bank of the River Aurence and come across the Meynieux mill before climbing a short path that leads to the village of Mas de l’Aurence with its beautifully restored buildings.

A walk presenting no particular difficulty in a peaceful and relaxing setting, allowing you to explore the Vienne Valley in the heart of the world capital of porcelain, with magnificent medieval bridges, historic neighbourhoods, old factories (porcelain) and a lovely park.