Bort-les-Orgues walks

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.

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.

A very short round trip walk offering a beautiful view of the Dordogne upstream from the Bort-les Orgues dam and Château de Val.

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.

Circular route in the countryside north of Antignac, through fields and woods, to discover a pretty château and the Gorges de la Rhue.

A short circular route offering superb views over the Sumène valley.

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.

A short walk for a beautiful view of the Dordogne gorges, at the confluence with the Diège.

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.

Circular route, with some open views, passing through a pleasant forest.

Set off to explore this trail, which will take you to the Roc Grand viewpoint via the Saut de Juillac and a view of the Monts du Cantal. You can also discover one of the most beautiful views of the Gorges de la Dordogne, with almost 180° visibility. If you're lucky, you may see a bird of prey flying over the gorges.

A short walk to discover a beautiful site upstream from the Bort-les-Orgues dam.

Pleasant, shaded circular route offering beautiful views of the village and lake, punctuated by carved stone sculptures.

A circular route passing by the summit of Puy de Menoyre, which was once a viewpoint... and also the site of an old quarry.

A double circular route through the countryside, starting from Riom-ès-Montagne, to discover a pond, a dolmen and basalt columns. See Practical Information for a shorter and less tarmac route (12.7 km).

A beautiful walk from the centre of Riom-ès-Montagne, allowing you to discover the Étang de Majonenc. This route alternates between roads and paths, the latter of which are in both moorland and forest, making it a very pleasant route that is largely shaded and offers a variety of landscapes.