Boucle de Gorge d'Enfer

C'est l'une des plus belles randonnées à faire autour des Eyzies-de-Tayac. Elle permet de profiter de la fraîcheur des sous-bois et offre une vue étonnante sur les falaises des Eyzies.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.97 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 145 m
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    Descent: - 137 m

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    Highest point: 160 m
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    Lowest point: 55 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is at the signpost in the Vézère car park.

(S/E) Walk upstream, then turn left at the intersection. Cross the Vézère via the footbridge, then after the bridge, go down to the left under the arches and take the path that passes under the bridge.

(1) Continue up along the river on the discovery trail. Join the D47 and follow it to the right until you reach the Vallon de Gorge d'Enfer.

(2) Cross the road carefully and start climbing up the valley opposite the large Gorge d'Enfer shelter and the Abri du Poisson (GR®®6). When you reach the plateau, follow the road to the left for about a hundred metres.

(3) Descend on the right via the path of the old kaolin quarries. At the edge of the woods, take the road on the left to the entrance to La Bruyère. Just before a house, descend to the right into the valley via a small stone path.

(4) Once in the valley, leave theGR®®6and turn left towards Les Eyzies. After walking alongside a pond, follow the road for 300 metres, then take the path on the left.

(5) Pass through the hamlet of Le Peuch with its troglodyte houses and continue to Les Eymaries, where you will find a tarmac road. Continue until you cross the level crossing.

(6) Return to the village via the agricultural plain. Take the newly built path on the left, which offers views of the cliffs.

(7) Pass under the railway line and follow the path that turns left and passes through the middle of La Rivière campsite.

Continue along the river (the old route goes to the left through the campsite, but the path along the river is safer) and turn right to reach the Vézère car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 58 m - Car park - Vézère (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 58 m - Discovery trail
  3. 2 : km 1.31 - alt. 73 m - Gorge d'Enfer trail
  4. 3 : km 2.15 - alt. 134 m - Turn right onto the path.
  5. 4 : km 3.91 - alt. 77 m - Turn left and leave the GR trail.
  6. 5 : km 5.07 - alt. 64 m - Hameau du Peuch
  7. 6 : km 6.51 - alt. 59 m - Level crossing
  8. 7 : km 7.79 - alt. 58 m - Pass under the railway line. After the confluence of the - Beune (rivière) - Affluent de la Vézère
  9. 8 : km 8.01 - alt. 59 m
  10. S/E : km 8.97 - alt. 58 m - Vézère car park

Worth a visit

(3) Notice the cart wheel tracks embedded in the rock.
Enjoy the magnificent view of the village of Les Eyzies, the cliffs overlooking it, the troglodytic church of Guilhem, the castle and the National Museum of Prehistory.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 28 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Lejeje
Lejeje

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk through woodland and more open countryside. The village of Les Eyzies is magnificent

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User 4140189

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

very disappointed, no interest, we were expecting to hear different points of view, what a shame

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Lamyc
Lamyc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, fairly easy. The first quarter of the route is uphill and takes you through some surprising surroundings.
We set off from the Prehistory Interpretation Centre, which allows you to cross Les Eyzies via charming little streets beneath impressive cliffs.
The return journey is peaceful along the greenway.
However, as with the other routes in the Périgord, there are no picnic spots along the way.

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frantz840
frantz840

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very pleasant walk, with a very enjoyable first section.
The route is shaded throughout, except for the cycle path at the end, which is open but offers beautiful views of the cliffs.

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JMW
JMW

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

With ideal weather conditions, this is one of the best hikes we have done in the area.
The steepest part of the climb is at the beginning, but it's in a magnificent Natura 2000 setting

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Haenzd
Haenzd

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Stunning scenery, lovely walk

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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

We really enjoyed this hike. It's not difficult and there's plenty of shade in summer. Although we did it at the end of August, we weren't too bothered by the tarmac section of the road.
What's more, on the way back, you can stop for a drink at the bar near the river.

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User 24688139
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

the first part with the gorge is the most interesting. Return via the cycle path, which is not shaded

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GOGO
GOGO
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk, mostly through woodland, except for the final section from La Borie.
Please note: if you are using a GPS, there are two anomalies in the route that may cause confusion. At point 5, do not follow the route that enters private property, but continue along the road and take the first path on your left. At point 6, you must take the road on the left immediately after the railway line, even if the route seems to advise you to continue straight ahead, which is impossible in any case.

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Topogeo
Topogeo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Enjoy the walk. Take a look at the Cluzeaux cliffs on the way back.

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User 19571202

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Classic hike; no beautiful views as advertised in the description

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Laurence33
Laurence33

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A very pleasant hike with a variety of landscapes.

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Kska
Kska

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A varied route with beautiful views of the cliffs and the plain.

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Tigram
Tigram

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful and varied hike between the banks of the Vézère and forest trails. Superb views of the cliffs and troglodyte dwellings. A lovely path through the plains with surprising panoramic views. Highly recommended!

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Nibelle
Nibelle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route is varied and very well signposted. There are many paved sections, but these are very small roads with little traffic.

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