The banks of the Dordogne at Cieurac

A very pleasant and easy walk suitable for children, passing through the village of Cieurac and past its castle, then climbing up to the hillside with a beautiful view of the town of Souillac. After passing through walnut groves, the route follows the banks of the Dordogne, with opportunities for swimming in summer.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.08 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 223 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 230 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 492 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 282 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Lanzac (46200)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.892007° / E 1.452628°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2036ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Coming from Souillac, heading towards Le Roc on the D43, the car park is located at the sewage treatment plant; it is the first road on the right after crossing the bridge.

(S/E) Take the sunken path, cross the D43 and join the Chemin du Coustal. Head up towards Cieurac and walk along the foot of the château.

(1) Walk past the castle and continue along the Chemin des Écureuils. Above the Dordogne, reach the highest point at a multi-way junction.

(2) Turn right and head down the Route de Gimel. You’ll reach a junction just before the D43.

(3) Turn left onto the Chemin des Caussillous. Follow the edge of the woodland until you reach another junction in the Combe de Cuiller.

(4) Walk down to the path, cross the D43 with care and continue along this path until you reach a tarmac road. Turn left onto it and head for the left bank of the Dordogne.

(5) Turn right to follow the banks of the Dordogne and, at a bend in the river, you’ll come to a swimming spot and a path junction.

(6) Turn right here and head for the car park at the sewage treatment works (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 292 ft - Car park at the Cieurac sewage treatment works
  2. 1 : mi 0.57 - alt. 358 ft - Cieurac Castle
  3. 2 : mi 0.81 - alt. 492 ft - Crossroads above the Dordogne
  4. 3 : mi 1.23 - alt. 377 ft - Crossroads before the D43
  5. 4 : mi 1.82 - alt. 413 ft - Combe du Cuiller
  6. 5 : mi 2.69 - alt. 285 ft - Left bank of the - Dordogne (fleuve)
  7. 6 : mi 3.83 - alt. 285 ft - Swimming spot
  8. S/E : mi 4.08 - alt. 292 ft - Car park at the Cieurac sewage treatment plant

Worth a visit

(1) Cieurac Castle, built on the foundations of an ancient fortified castle (1271).
Between (5) and (6), there are several places where you can go for a swim.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
3.3 / 5
dequattro
dequattro

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short hike along the Dordogne River with a climb to the pretty village of Cieurac and its castle. A beautiful view of the Dordogne Valley and Souillac. Our hikers from the Périgord Noir enjoyed this walk.

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Mitc
Mitc

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A stroll, but not a hike – not very interesting, too much road and not enough footpath.
The banks of the Dordogne are very pleasant

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Celineetfrederic
Celineetfrederic

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, though it’s best to follow the GPS route as the description is sometimes a little vague.

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