Circular from Groléjac to Carsac

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Easy hike passing by the small11th and16th century church of Carsac with the possibility of swimming in the Dordogne.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.55 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 70 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 77 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 106 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 73 m
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Church of Carsac
This is the Périgord for you!
Passage under the road at Carsac

Description of the walk

Park in the Douilles neighbourhood near the Greenway.

(S/E) Take the Voie Verte north-west, which also supports the cycle path and theGR®64Bmarked in red and white, cross the Dordogne via the old railway bridge and you will soon come to a crossroads.

(1) Continue right on theGR® and reach the crossroads at the Carsac-Aillac town hall.

(2) Leave theGR® here and go down the stairs on the left towards the shops in Carsac, then cross the D704. Take this road and continue to the Saint-Caprais church.

(3) Continue along the D703, then leave it by taking the left-hand path at the next bend. Continue between the wooden barriers and reach the right bank of the Dordogne.

(4) Turn left and follow the Dordogne until you reach thefirst campsite.

(5) Go around it, then leave the Dordogne and rejoin it at asecond campsite.

(6) Follow the Dordogne again until you reach the Jardins d'Eau de Saint-Rome crossroads.

(7) Turn right, cross Saint-Rome and continue until you reach theGR® crossroads you passed on the way there.

(1) Turn right and follow the same route as on the way there in the opposite direction to return to the car park in the Douilles district (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 93 m - Les Douilles car park. Close to the - Marcillande (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Dordogne
  2. 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 82 m - Crossroads of the circular - Dordogne (fleuve)
  3. 2 : km 2.74 - alt. 96 m - Carsac-Aillac Town Hall
  4. 3 : km 3.09 - alt. 77 m - Saint-Caprais Church, after the - Énéa (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Dordogne
  5. 4 : km 3.91 - alt. 76 m - Dordogne (fleuve)
  6. 5 : km 4.54 - alt. 77 m - 1st campsite
  7. 6 : km 5.21 - alt. 76 m - 2nd campsite
  8. 7 : km 5.92 - alt. 83 m - The water gardens
  9. S/E : km 7.55 - alt. 91 m - Les Douilles car park

Worth a visit

(3) Saint-Caprais Church: dating from the11th century, it is open to visitors.

(6) Swimming is possible in the Dordogne near thesecond campsite.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Nova’s team
Nova’s team

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

Much of the route is on a cycle path. (Some cyclists ride very fast and few warn you when they are coming up behind you.) What a shame to be cycling on tarmac in such a green region! Also best avoided in hot weather as there is no shade on the first part of the route. The scenery is also rather uninteresting

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firecarl
firecarl

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Nice, easy-to-make circular brooch.

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User 18285222
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Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Rather poorly signposted and too little described

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Atos40
Atos40

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant journey.

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misha
misha

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The only downside is that the greenway is shared with cyclists who do not use their bells and ride very fast.

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tarasconrando13
tarasconrando13

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant route with a stop at the water garden (collection of water lilies and other plants)

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Nessajude
Nessajude
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, but best avoided after long periods of rain as parts 5, 6 and 7 are flooded and inaccessible. Fortunately, it is possible to bypass this by taking a quiet road and crossing thesecond campsite... However, you have to cross a flooded field to finish the route, and as this spot is close to the end, it is impossible to turn back... But it is worth doing again in good weather, as the lush green, peaceful landscape is very beautiful and the view of the water is magnificent.

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randonnée pascal
randonnée pascal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very beautiful and very warm.
We set off from La Tavernerie.
A very pleasant hike, the castle ruins are impressive and the church is worth a visit.
During the day, visit the water garden, a MUST-SEE
be careful not to visit too late in the season

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Gabriele
Gabriele

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy route, entirely on flat ground and not on roads, with plenty of variety, through forests, countryside and along the banks of the Dordogne. Recommended for everyone, regardless of age.

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Fripon
Fripon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy hike, really very pleasant with a section along the Dordogne, truly peaceful

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OlivierD76
OlivierD76

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant route

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Ertyllim
Ertyllim

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike that combines different landscapes: fields, villages, along the Dordogne River, etc.
We took a little less time than indicated, as we took our time (stopping to take photos, visiting the church along the way). It is indeed an easy route, so you can do it without difficulty as a family. It is even possible to go for a swim at one point (which is indicated in the description)!

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madydou
madydou ★

Hello Alma,
To insert a photo, simply go to the hike page.
Among the options available, you will find "Post a photo". Follow the instructions.

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alma67
alma67

Hello, how can I leave a photo of the hike? Thank you

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alma67
alma67
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk in the beautiful Périgord region. There are many beautiful houses and churches to admire along the way, as well as fabulous landscapes to enjoy near the Dordogne. No particular difficulties.
We started the walk near the Jardin d'Eau de Carsac, as the road bridge crossing the Dordogne was under construction.
The Visorando app worked perfectly, thank you

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