Crabillac circular

This hilly route takes the beautiful Chemin de la Peyrière, which offers splendid views of the valley, the village of Tursac and the Château de Marzac. It then crosses the hills to reach the narrow Beune Valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.75 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 336 m
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    Descent: - 330 m

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    Highest point: 222 m
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    Lowest point: 78 m

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Description of the walk

Head towards Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, then follow the D706 to the church of Tursac.

(S/E) Follow the D706 on the right towards Les Eyzies for about 75 metres. Then take a small path on the left to reach Chemin de la Peyrière.

(1) Turn left and climb up to the plateau until you reach a multiple crossroads (elevation 218).
(2) Cross the tarmac road and take the asphalt path opposite towards Boucle de Cabrillac. Ignore a path on the right and pass the hamlet of La Baillerie to reach the valley below. Once at the bottom of the slope, turn right when you reach the hillside, at the La Baillerie crossroads, approximately 140 m away. You will arrive at a crossroads with a forest path.

(3) Turn right onto this path and follow it for about 500 m. You will arrive at the crossroads at the start of the circular.

(4) Take a wide dirt track on the left which leads up the hill to Le Verdier, at the level of a road.

(5) Turn right and cross the hamlet. At the far end, to the left of the last house, you will see a small steep path.

(6) Descend this path to the Vallée des Beunes, opposite a fish farm and a crossroads.

(7) Take the valley on the right to return to the crossroads at the start of the circular.

(4) Follow the same path back to the church in Tursac (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 79 m - Eglise Notre-Dame (Tursac)
  2. 1 : km 0.22 - alt. 96 m - Common fork A/R
  3. 2 : km 1.33 - alt. 219 m - The plateau. Multiple crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.25 - alt. 134 m - Common fork A/R
  5. 4 : km 2.84 - alt. 123 m - Crossroads of the circular
  6. 5 : km 3.37 - alt. 191 m - Le Verdier
  7. 6 : km 3.89 - alt. 167 m - Steep path
  8. 7 : km 4.7 - alt. 85 m - Crossroads. Fish farm
  9. S/E : km 8.75 - alt. 79 m - Eglise Notre-Dame (Tursac)

Worth a visit

In Tursac, in the heart of the valley, you will find a fine example of a dovecote on stilts, a feature of rural architecture with a refined aesthetic that is generally characteristic of the neighbouring region, Lower Quercy, but also found in Périgord.
The Church of Notre-Dame de Tursac is also worth a visit
village of Tursac

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
User 27338975
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike in the forest in hot weather. It is well marked, with a few hills. We had no trouble finding our way. However, the BIG downside is in the loop section: there were lots (lots, lots too many!) of horseflies that stuck to us and insects that clung to our faces and bodies. It's a shame because the walk is pleasant and would have been great without this downside.

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PatBal
PatBal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hike is very good, and it's very shaded. However, we did it one afternoon in late August when it was 32°C, and that was enough for us! 😳🤪Even though we're experienced hikers.

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GOGO
GOGO

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, mostly through woodland, which is lovely in hot weather. Be warned, the start is a little challenging but nothing you can't handle. The signposts along the route say "Carbillac" instead of Cabrillac. Don't panic, you're on the right track. The person who wrote the signs must have been dyslexic!

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cerbiato
cerbiato

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting walk, but quite steep.

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landais armelle
landais armelle

A lovely hike in the hills of the Vézère Valley. A hunting dog joined us from the Brauge farm: he knows the route perfectly well!!!!.... no need to look for the markings. The dog returned home at the end of the hike, which for us was our campsite at the Pelou farm.

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MAGMA19
MAGMA19

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Why this hike is worthwhile:

  • the circular is entirely in the undergrowth, so it stays cool even in hot weather
  • Direction of the circular: if you start on the right, you start uphill, and vice versa, so you can choose according to your preference and fitness level...
  • No tourists encountered and few houses or farms + dogs/tractors/quads/motorbikes = peace and quiet guaranteed
  • Some lovely views over the valleys.

In summary, a nice little walk, but nothing more.

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bernard stephan
bernard stephan

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Please note that in the section known as the circular portion, points 4, 5, 6 and 7, the route described in this guide is the opposite of the markings on the ground. From point 4 onwards, the directional signs indicate that the circular route should be walked anti-clockwise, whereas the guidebook suggests walking it clockwise. Why choose to go against the direction of the directional signs, at the risk of misleading hikers (who do not have digital tools to hand)?
It's a shame because the hike is beautiful, the countryside route is very attractive and there are many opportunities to make other discoveries from Tursac.

BS
bstephan733@gmail.com
06.37.21.26.20.

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