The Brandes circular route in Sergeac

‘Nature’ route. Starting from the hamlet of ‘La Voulperie’ in Sergeac, this circular route links the municipalities of
Valojoulx, through woodland with panoramic views of the surrounding area from the ridges.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.86 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 404 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 377 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 696 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 295 ft

Description of the walk

From Montignac, follow the D65 for 9 km, downstream from the bridge along the left bank of the Vézère, towards Sergeac. At the junction with the Tamniès road, turn left and continue for 1 km to the hamlet of La Voulperie.

(S/E) In the hamlet of La Voulperie, take the path marked in yellow on the right. Follow it to the Seignolle valley, a small stream that flows into the Vézère. Walk up the valley to the small pond.

(1) At the crossroads, turn right, go round the pond, follow the path and, at the next junction, take the path that climbs up the hillside to the ridge and its crossroads.

(2) Turn right, heading uphill through the woods, until you reach the cultivated plateau and the road.

(3) At the junction with the tarmac-surfaced village road, turn left towards the hamlet of Caillou Haut. Pass through the hamlet and continue until you reach a fork in the road, 200 metres further on.

(4) A panoramic view of the region opens up. Follow the bend to the left; the stony path winds across the plateau through oak woods and tall heather. Pass the hamlet of Les Brandes on your right and continue along the path to the junction with the Chemin de la Voulperie.

(5) Continue to the right, ignoring the path on the left. Return to the starting point at La Voulperie with a panoramic view of the Vézère valley, including Belcayre Castle and the village of Sergeac (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 423 ft - The hamlet of ‘La Voulperie’
  2. 1 : mi 0.82 - alt. 344 ft - Étang, turn right
  3. 2 : mi 1.17 - alt. 446 ft - Crossroads, ridge
  4. 3 : mi 1.91 - alt. 696 ft - Route du Plateau
  5. 4 : mi 2.53 - alt. 587 ft - Leaving the hamlet, the hamlet of “Caillou Bas”
  6. 5 : mi 3.15 - alt. 630 ft - Chemin de la Voulperie
  7. S/E : mi 3.86 - alt. 423 ft - The hamlet of ‘La Voulperie’

Worth a visit

Sergeac.

In the ‘Seignolle’ valley, you walk past old stone or castine quarries (often hidden by undergrowth); on the other side of the valley are two old watermills, now private residences.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 27603678

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route, especially at this time of year with all the autumn colours.

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balvay brigitte
balvay brigitte

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, without any particular difficulties.
Well-marked trail.

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OT LDVV
OT LDVV

Thank you for taking the time to share your views on the walking route you completed. We will pass on your comment regarding the lack of signposting at certain junctions to our technical officer so that he can take action.

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cerbiato
cerbiato

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, with no difficulties.
There could do with a few more signposts at the junctions

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