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Bussière-Badil walks
The Banaret Circular Trail
Visorando Member
6.87 mi
+554 ft
-571 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bussière-Badil (Dordogne)
Welcome to the charming village of Bussière-Badil. This easy and enjoyable circular walk will allow you to explore the region’s rolling countryside. The route mainly follows shaded dirt tracks, with a few sections on small tarmac roads. You’ll be able to enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding hills and pass through unspoilt woodland. Get ready for a lovely day out in the countryside!
From Saint-Estèphe to Piégut
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.47 mi
+548 ft
-548 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Estèphe (Dordogne)
This hike will give you an insight into the life of the monks of the Order of Grandmont, who were only allowed to eat fish from the large pond at Saint-Estèphe. You will pass their priory, then the Menhir de Fixard and the Tour de Piégut with its history. You can also take an old Roman road and explore the discoveries of centuries past in the small villages you pass through.
Circular route from Javerlhac to La Chapelle-Saint-Robert
8.95 mi
+407 ft
-420 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert (Dordogne)
A walk through the Périgord Vert, taking in farmland, footpaths, country lanes and typical villages.The route takes you through cultivated and wooded valleys.Please note: this walk is completely unmarked.Signposts for walkers and horse riders may provide some guidance.
Loop between Tardoire and the forests, starting from Vouthon
7.93 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vouthon (Charente)
Vouthon is home to a 12th-century Templar church. The Tardoire river flows near this church and you will cross it several times. In places, you will walk along the platform of an old railway line. This walk will bring you closer to history and nature.
The heritage of Les Salles-Lavauguyon
6.60 mi
+404 ft
-377 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Salles-Lavauguyon (Haute-Vienne)
An easy walk that will allow you to discover the heritage around Les Salles Lavauguyon.
Quiz walk through the village of Saint-Sornin
Tourism professional
2.53 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sornin (Charente) (Charente)
This route can be combined with a quiz walk, which allows you to discover the town’s iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage in a fun way. Look for the ‘Au fil de nos histoires’ poster in the sports hall car park (starting and finishing point) and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration required, and no app to download). You can split your smartphone screen in two to display both the Visorando route and the quiz.
Quiz walk: “Through our stories in Saint-Sornin”
9.56 mi
+574 ft
-564 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sornin (Charente) (Charente)
This route can be combined with a quiz walk, offering a fun way to discover the town’s iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage. Look for the ‘Au fil de nos histoires’ poster in the sports hall car park and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration required, and no app to download).
The Raboliots circuit in Saint-Germain-de-Montbron
7.35 mi
+177 ft
-197 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-de-Montbron (Charente)
This circuit will take you through the Charente countryside, following in the footsteps of the "raboliots" (wild rabbits) that were once hunted by poachers. You will alternate between passages in the undergrowth and paths running alongside cultivated plots and meadows.
Vilhonneur Roman Ford Loop
2.39 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Vilhonneur (Charente)
A short, relaxing walk around the River Tardoire, dotted with ancient monuments including a Roman ford to cross at the start. Don't miss the castle ruins either.
Tour of Lake Mas Chaban starting from Massignac
8.36 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Massignac (Charente)
This hike will take you around Lake Mas Chaban and offer beautiful views of Lake Chaban and a passage through the small village of Lésignac-Durand, where there is a church worth seeing.
The difficulty lies mainly in the length of the walk. In very wet weather, the path can be very muddy or even impassable.
The route can also be done in the opposite direction. Please note that the view is not clear between Valette and the starting/finishing point.
Hike in the footsteps of the Yvracoise (intermediate route)
6.14 mi
+138 ft
-141 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Yvrac-et-Malleyrand (Charente)
The municipality of Yvrac and Malleyrand organises a mountain bike and walking event every Easter Monday. Registration is from 8.00 am to 10.00 am. Three routes are available: 7.5, 10 and 13 km; I recommend the medium route (10 km).
Let’s go for a walk in the woods of Moulin-sur-Tardoire
3.95 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Rancogne (Charente)
This walk takes place mainly in the undergrowth and allows you to get up close and personal with nature. A small section of this walk follows the GR®4. If you enjoy a leisurely stroll, this route is perfect for you.
The Saut du Chalard
2.42 mi
+394 ft
-407 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champs-Romain (Dordogne)
A circular alternative to the walk to Saut du Chalard takes you along the rushing Dronne river on a slightly difficult path at the bottom of a wooded valley that is always shaded.
Around Lake Lavaud
8.69 mi
+243 ft
-233 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A very pleasant route, especially the last part where you walk along the lake.
Circular route around Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente and the Lavaud Dam
5.24 mi
+315 ft
-299 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A circular route around the village of Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente, which mostly follows wide paths and small grassy tracks suitable for mountain biking, with very few tarmac roads.
A short circular loop along the Dronne upstream of the Trou de Philippou
4.14 mi
+348 ft
-344 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Saud-Lacoussière (Dordogne)
This circular loop starting from Saint-Saud-Lacoussière heads down along the Dronne, following it for around 2 km. Much of the path is shaded. You can make a short detour to cool off at the Grand Étang at the end of the route. You can also start from the Grand Étang and join the loop via the GR®361.
The Robinia Circular Loop
4.97 mi
+390 ft
-377 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pardoux-la-Rivière (Dordogne)
At the start, the flat route, following an old railway line, offers a lovely view of the village of Saint-Pardoux-la-Rivière; the walk then becomes idyllic, winding through the valleys of meadows and woods characteristic of the Périgord Vert.
The Renaudie Circular
6.08 mi
+476 ft
-449 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Front-la-Rivière (Dordogne)
A lovely walk through the hills bordering the Dronne Valley, discovering charming hamlets and the ruins of La Renaudie Castle.
Le Clos du Boeuf in Laudonnie
3.28 mi
+253 ft
-259 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Vayres (Haute-Vienne) (Haute-Vienne)
You will walk along sunken paths, discover numerous viewpoints and pass small ponds teeming with wildlife. Herons, ducks, moorhens and teals have made their home in this peaceful spot. Heading back towards Laudonnie, after the last pond, on your left, you’ll pass the “Clos du Boeuf”, a small meadow where the farmer used to lead his animal – or, at best, his pair of oxen – for a well-deserved rest after long hours of walking.
Circular walk from Croze to Milhac-de-Nontron
9.02 mi
+728 ft
-702 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Milhac-de-Nontron (Dordogne)
Around Milhac-de-Nontron, a route taking you from hamlet to hamlet along country lanes trodden by generations of locals before the age of the motor car. Another way of experiencing the local area and rural life.
À la claire fontaine - Route Orange
1.58 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
Short walk in the heart and on the outskirts of the village of La Rochebeaucourt.
From Rochebeaucourt to the Ste-Croix quarry
6.95 mi
+755 ft
-728 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
PDIPR route no. 1, proposed as part of the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes (PDIPR), in the commune of La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine.From the heart of the village, you will reach the Argentine Plateau and its historical past. Then, a long wander along the former Angoulême-Marmande railway line will take you through woods and copses, along the edge of the Ste Croix quarry, before turning onto a green slope facing the Nizonne and returning to the village.
From Rochebeaucourt to the Argentine Plateau
6.33 mi
+525 ft
-509 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
PDIPR route no. 2, a variant of no. 1, proposed as part of the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes (PDIPR) in the commune of La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine.From the heart of the village, you will reach the church of Argentine and its historical past. Then a long walk along the old Angoulême - Marmande railway line will take you through woods and copses on the limestone plateau on the edge of the airfield, before turning onto a green slope facing the Nizonne and returning to the village.
Black route of Les Cluzeaux
1.59 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
From the heart of the village of La Rochebeaucourt, take an easy walk to Les Cluzeaux d'Argentine, one of the most remarkable sites on the plateau. Only the outward route is signposted, but you can return via the same path or extend your walk by joining other signposted trails around the nearby church of Argentine or, a little further on, the Plateau d'Argentine car park.
L’Échappée Belle – Route Violet – P4
8.62 mi
+420 ft
-404 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
The final section of the Violet route, offering five routes ranging from P0 to P4.
After a shared section taking in panoramic plateaus and woodland, the routes diverge along a long walk beside the Nizonne, leading to a finale through hamlets or past small castles and even historic ruins.
The final stretch of the P4 route offers the chance to learn about the legend involving the daughter of Baron Galard de Béarn and the son of Baron de Feuillade, before exploring some magnificent ‘cluzeaux’ (cave shelters).
The Great Escape - Purple Route - P0 -
6.69 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
For those who want to "make a break for it", here is thefirst variation of five hikes (P0 to P4) that play hide-and-seek with the boundaries of the municipalities of La Rochebeaucourt-Argentine, Champagne-Fontaine and Blanzaguet.
Under the watchful eye of the lords of the manor - Blue Route -
3.85 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
After a beautiful walk through the countryside and its hamlets, the castles of Fieux and Argentine will bring the history and legends of the ancient commune of Argentine to life.
L’Échappée Belle – Route Violet – P3
10.09 mi
+554 ft
-581 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
The Violet route offers five different routes (P0 to P4). P3 is the longest route.
You’ll walk along the boundary between the communes of La Rochebeaucourt and Champagne Fontaine, with lovely open stretches offering a magnificent 180° view from Villebois Lavalette to Vendoire. Sections through woodland and along the River Nizonne will provide a refreshing change of pace that’s sometimes very welcome. Rural hamlets and castles dotting the landscape will round off this ‘Échappée Belle’.
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