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Bort-les-Orgues walks
The Puy de Bort
Visorando Member
8.33 mi
+1,745 ft
-1,745 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
Starting from Bort-les-Orgues, this route will introduce you to the charms of the Bort-Artense region and treat you to panoramic views spanning over 180°. It all begins with a view of the dam, followed by the Monts du Sancy, and then the Bort plateau with its breathtaking vista. On the way back down, you can admire the views of the Cantal and the Sumène. Whilst there is certainly a significant elevation gain, you’ll still enjoy this walk, which is sure to leave a lasting impression. What’s more, much of the route is shaded, ensuring you can enjoy this outing in the best possible conditions.
Bort-les-Orgues - Roche-le-Peyroux
14.04 mi
+2,562 ft
-1,969 ft
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
A magnificent stage with enchanted forests, rocky outcrops and landscapes reminiscent of Watteau.A real spectacle.
The electric Dordogne in Bort-les-Orgues
10.13 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,903 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
A hike, mainly in the forest, on the heights of Bort-les-Orgues, passing by a few viewpoints and at the foot of the rock formations.
Chemin de la Croix Bastide in Bort-les-Orgues
2.73 mi
+554 ft
-568 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
Walk to the Croix Bastide with views of the Orgues and the town. From the Croix Bastide, there is a beautiful view of the valley and the Orgues de Bort-les-Orgues. The descent is via a very small shaded road (reserved for local residents).
Tour of the Orgues de Bort-les-Orgues
4.46 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
Short circular to discover Bort-les-Orgues from the top of the organ pipes (cliffs) that gave this charming little town its name.
Moderator's warning: Please note! A notice dated 7 September 2020 indicates that the section between (5) and (6) is closed.
Siauve Beach - Val Castle
1.83 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Lanobre (Cantal)
A pleasant route overlooking Lake Bort-les-Orgues, leading from La Siauve beach to Val Castle. The short distance of the route makes it possible to consider a circular route.
The Dordogne lake at the Mont site
0.41 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from Sarroux (Corrèze)
A very short round trip walk offering a beautiful view of the Dordogne upstream from the Bort-les Orgues dam and Château de Val.
The Saut de la Saule
3.84 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Vebret (Cantal)
A short, easy, shaded circular walk from Cheyssac (in the commune of Vebret in Cantal) to the Saut de la Saule, a steep-sided gorge on the Rhue.
The Rhue is a tributary of the Dordogne that separates Cantal and Corrèze (and therefore Auvergne from Limousin) near Bort-Les-Orgues.
Couzan Castle and the Rhue Gorges
7.17 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Antignac (Cantal)
Circular route in the countryside north of Antignac, through fields and woods, to discover a pretty château and the Gorges de la Rhue.
The Agayrou Rock
1.99 mi
+410 ft
-394 ft
1h 15
Moderate
Departure from Antignac (Cantal)
A short circular route offering superb views over the Sumène valley.
Chastel viewpoint and Violon valley
11.59 mi
+2,077 ft
-2,047 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Antignac (Cantal)
A long circular route passing through several hamlets and villages, through the Violon valley and the Belvédère de Chastel.GPS or Visorando app useful on certain sections.
Panoramic view of the Dordogne at the Saint-Nazaire site
0.83 mi
+180 ft
-197 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien-près-Bort (Corrèze)
A short walk for a beautiful view of the Dordogne gorges, at the confluence with the Diège.
Roche-le-Peyroux - Le Maury Campsite
10.12 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,145 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Roche-le-Peyroux (Corrèze)
A short stage with breathtaking views, the beautiful village of Liginiac and a swim in Lake Triouzoune to finish.
The Lacustrine Dordogne at Monestier-Port-Dieu
3.19 mi
+574 ft
-597 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Monestier-Port-Dieu (Corrèze)
A short circular route, mostly through the woods, with two return trips: the first to reach the banks of the Dordogne, which here is a lake just upstream from the Bort-les-Orgues dam, and the second to discover the Site de la Vie, a pretty viewpoint with an orientation table.