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Bort-les-Orgues - Roche-le-Peyroux
A magnificent stage with enchanted forests, rocky outcrops and landscapes reminiscent of Watteau.A real spectacle.
Couzan Castle and the Rhue Gorges
Circular route in the countryside north of Antignac, through fields and woods, to discover a pretty château and the Gorges de la Rhue.
Château de Val via the Dordogne route ‘From villages to dams’
From the centre of Bort-les-Orgues, make your way to Château de Val by following the shores of the lake and the River Dordogne. Admire the dam from its base and then from the promontory on the left bank. Pass by the lovely Siauve beach. You can enjoy magnificent views of Château de Val along the lake.
The Puy de Bort
Starting from Bort-les-Orgues, this route will introduce you to the charms of the Bort-Artense region and treat you to panoramic views spanning over 180°. It all begins with a view of the dam, followed by the Monts du Sancy, and then the Bort plateau with its breathtaking vista. On the way back down, you can admire the views of the Cantal and the Sumène. Whilst there is certainly a significant elevation gain, you’ll still enjoy this walk, which is sure to leave a lasting impression. What’s more, much of the route is shaded, ensuring you can enjoy this outing in the best possible conditions.
Bastide and Puy Morel
From the centre of Bort-les-Orgues, head to the Croix de la Bastide to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view. Continue via Verninières and Puy Morel, passing alongside the peat bogs, and arrive at the waterfall near the Saut de la Saule site. Return via the Piste Verte, with a lovely view of the Orgues.
Between Rhue and the Dordogne
Via the Green Trail, you can admire the Orgues de Bort towering above you and head to the Saut de la Saule on the River Rhue. On the way back, you’ll head to the Ballastière Lake, situated at the confluence of the Rhue and the Dordogne, and walk alongside the Plantade housing estate, built during the construction of the dam. You’ll then return to the town centre, finishing at Place Marmontel.
The electric Dordogne in Bort-les-Orgues
A hike, mainly in the forest, on the heights of Bort-les-Orgues, passing by a few viewpoints and at the foot of the rock formations.
Chemin de la Croix Bastide in Bort-les-Orgues
Walk to the Croix Bastide with views of the Orgues and the town. From the Croix Bastide, there is a beautiful view of the valley and the Orgues de Bort-les-Orgues. The descent is via a very small shaded road (reserved for local residents).
The Saut de la Saule
A short, easy, shaded circular walk from Cheyssac (in the commune of Vebret in Cantal) to the Saut de la Saule, a steep-sided gorge on the Rhue.
The Rhue is a tributary of the Dordogne that separates Cantal and Corrèze (and therefore Auvergne from Limousin) near Bort-Les-Orgues.
Tour of the Orgues de Bort-les-Orgues
Short circular to discover Bort-les-Orgues from the top of the organ pipes (cliffs) that gave this charming little town its name.
Moderator's warning: Please note! A notice dated 7 September 2020 indicates that the section between (5) and (6) is closed.
Siauve Beach - Val Castle
A pleasant route overlooking Lake Bort-les-Orgues, leading from La Siauve beach to Val Castle. The short distance of the route makes it possible to consider a circular route.
The Agayrou Rock
A short circular route offering superb views over the Sumène valley.
The Bort-les-Orgues circuit
From the Panorama des Orgues, take a stroll through the woodland and at the foot of the Orgues de Bort. Lovely panoramic views of the Massif Central mountains (Sancy, Monts du Cantal, Chastel Marlhac Plateau) and overlooking the town of Bort-les-Orgues.
Chastel viewpoint and Violon valley
A long circular route passing through several hamlets and villages, through the Violon valley and the Belvédère de Chastel.GPS or Visorando app useful on certain sections.
Countryside and forest in Saint-Étienne-de-Chomeil
Circular route, with some open views, passing through a pleasant forest.
The Dordogne lake at the Mont site
A very short round trip walk offering a beautiful view of the Dordogne upstream from the Bort-les Orgues dam and Château de Val.
Tour of the lakes between Cantal and Puy de Dôme
A lovely walk that partly follows theGR®®30along a wooded path with little elevation gain. Beautiful views over the various lakes – Crégut, Tact, Laspialade and Taurons – and towards the Monts du Sancy.
The Trémouille Forest
As you pass a beech or spruce tree over a hundred years old, you may be lucky enough to spot wild boar, roe deer or other large animals. Discretion is essential.
The Lacustrine Dordogne at Monestier-Port-Dieu
A short circular route, mostly through the woods, with two return trips: the first to reach the banks of the Dordogne, which here is a lake just upstream from the Bort-les-Orgues dam, and the second to discover the Site de la Vie, a pretty viewpoint with an orientation table.