Circular walk starting from Faux

The pretty village of Faux invites you to enjoy a stroll through woodland and countryside.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.21 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 381 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 397 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 509 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 233 ft

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Description of the walk

The route starts from the Place du Foirail in Faux.

(S/E) From the square and the signpost, head down Rue Neuve. Turn left, then, after the war memorial, turn right. Take the second left towards the wash house. Turn right in front of the wash house and continue along the street to the first junction. Then turn left and follow the street.

(1) Continue along the path, veering slightly to the right, until you reach a road.

(2) Take the road on the left for 20 metres, taking care, then take the path opposite. Follow this path until you reach a junction with a limestone track.

(3) Cross a road and head towards the hamlet of La Genèbre opposite. Before entering the hamlet, do not take the path on the right; continue along the road. Walk through the hamlet.

(4) On leaving the hamlet, follow the limestone track as it climbs.

(5) Leave the limestone path in front of the entrance to Moulin Brûlé and take the dirt track. Head uphill through the forest. Cross a stream and turn right (do not turn left). Continue uphill until you come out onto a path.

(6) Turn left. Follow this path through the woodland until you reach a crossroads. Take the path furthest to the left. Follow the path through the woodland as it climbs steadily.

(7) At the junction, take the path on the left and follow it to the hamlet of La Pomarède.

(8) Take the road opposite and walk for about 150 m.

(9) Take the path on the right. Follow this path to the hamlet of Buffelard to reach a junction you passed on the way out.

(1) Turn right onto the road and return via the same route you took on the way out to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 509 ft - Place du Foirail
  2. 1 : mi 0.45 - alt. 469 ft - Junction common to both outward and return journeys
  3. 2 : mi 0.6 - alt. 489 ft - Le Pignet
  4. 3 : mi 1.73 - alt. 367 ft - Crossing the road
  5. 4 : mi 2.01 - alt. 318 ft - Limestone road
  6. 5 : mi 2.21 - alt. 305 ft - Burnt-down mill. Passage near the - Couzeau (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Dordogne
  7. 6 : mi 2.83 - alt. 233 ft - Hairpin bend
  8. 7 : mi 3.37 - alt. 440 ft - La Barde
  9. 8 : mi 3.97 - alt. 384 ft - La Pomarède
  10. 9 : mi 4.08 - alt. 410 ft - Buffelard Track
  11. S/E : mi 5.21 - alt. 509 ft - Place du Foirail

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
didou24
didou24

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

In heavy rain, be prepared to cross a somewhat treacherous stream... waterproof footwear recommended.

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Lootens E.
Lootens E.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk accessible to people with walking difficulties and reduced mobility.
Much of the route is shaded by trees, making it ideal in hot weather.

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delangeb
delangeb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice. Easy.

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