Chemin des Lébérous

The hike allows you to discover two ancient villages now united under the name of Saint-Georges-de-Montclard.
The village of Montclard is dominated by the 11th-century castle, of which the remains of the tower can still be seen. The village of Saint-Georges is home to an 11th-century church and Sainte Rita. The walk takes you through the forest in a hilly area with a few steep slopes requiring a minimum level of fitness.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.93 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 168 m
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    Descent: - 164 m

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    Highest point: 175 m
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    Lowest point: 77 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park located on the edge of the D 21, opposite the car garage.

Yellow markings

(S/E) Turn right after the containers and take the Route de la Font Roussilou. Head towards the village centre and pass in front of the post office.

(1) At the next crossroads, turn left then right in front of the market hall. Follow the signs for "Campsegret vers N 21" for about 50 metres.

(2) Before the EDF transformer, turn right onto Chemin des Lébérous. Follow this uphill path, cross two roads and arrive at the crossroads of the Statue of the Immaculate Conception (on your right).

(3) Follow the road to the left and head towards Saint-Georges. Near the hamlet, pass a wash house, then a calvary, and arrive at the church (space for Sainte-Rita).

(4) Immediately afterwards, turn left, then pass another wash house 50 metres ahead and continue right on Chemin des Lébérous. This turns into a path and joins a road at a place called La Bourgonie. Turn right and head for the S.I.A.E.P. station (water tower).

(5) Turn left onto the path that runs alongside the fence, then continue through the undergrowth, straight ahead until you reach a road.

(6) Cross the road and continue straight ahead. After about ten metres, ignore the access to the houses and take the path on the left through the woods. At the road, continue to the left and join the start of a path on the right about forty metres before the crossroads of roads and paths.

(7) Follow this path to the right. Pass the hamlet of Le Vignal and descend to a four-way crossroads with a crossroad. Follow this to the left and join the fork at the corner of the Montclard post office.

(1) Ignore the route taken on the way there and continue straight ahead.

(8) Walk past the castle on its left side. Walk past the tower and continue along the street. Just before the D 21, take the path on the right and head to the car park opposite the car garage (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 78 m - Car park opposite the car repair shop. Near the - Caudeau (rivière) - Affluent de la Dordogne
  2. 1 : km 0.54 - alt. 87 m - Post office junction, on the left
  3. 2 : km 0.64 - alt. 94 m - Chemin de Lébérous on the right
  4. 3 : km 1.87 - alt. 101 m - Immaculate Conception, on the left
  5. 4 : km 2.1 - alt. 101 m - Saint-Georges hamlet on the left
  6. 5 : km 3.41 - alt. 172 m - Water tower reservoir, on the left
  7. 6 : km 4.35 - alt. 166 m - Road, opposite
  8. 7 : km 5.95 - alt. 157 m - Path on the right
  9. 8 : km 7.49 - alt. 90 m - Castle
  10. S/E : km 7.93 - alt. 78 m - Car park opposite the car repair shop

Notes

In the centre of the village, toilets in front of the post office.
Old market hall behind the post office (shelter).
(4) Picnic table in the hamlet of Saint-Georges.
Between (4) and (5), picnic table at the Fontaine des Lébérous.

Worth a visit

(1) Bourg de Montclard (castle, tower, restored houses, market hall).
(4) Hamlet of Saint-Georges: Sainte-Thérèse Chapel, Sainte-Rita area, stream and wash houses, calvary.
Between (4) and (5): Fontaine des Lébérous fountain with its legend to discover.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
bernard stephan
bernard stephan

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route with many points of heritage, historical and environmental interest. In addition, three points are equipped with tables and benches for rest stops.

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JMW
JMW
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very well-balanced route in terms of elevation changes.
Very interesting in terms of discoveries.
A very pleasant walk that can be enjoyed in all seasons.

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Dominique24150
Dominique24150

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good route with fairly steep slopes, including one at the exit of the village to get you warmed up, as well as mosquitoes and other gnats. I would rate it as medium difficulty rather than easy

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pierrette,
pierrette,

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

the starting point is at the market hall on Route de Campsegret. Immediately to the right is a steep slope; continue straight ahead and follow the signs. At the church, turn left, then right at the fountain (this is not a wash house). Follow the signs.
If you wish, there is parking at the village hall.

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liban24
liban24

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a remarkably well-designed route.
a very pleasant walk

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Spaghetty
Spaghetty

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Very pleasant paths and trails, very wooded, very few roads, lots of (steep) climbs, but not to be done at this time of year. We almost turned back because of the mosquitoes.

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phiphi24140
phiphi24140

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very interesting walk starting from the beautiful Périgord village of Saint Georges de Montclard.

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Stella Biggy
Stella Biggy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A magnificent hike with our dogs. Most of the hike takes place on forest paths sheltered from the hot July sun. We even came across a lovely cool stream (our furry friends loved it!) spanned by a charming little stone bridge. As for the legends (castle and spring), I loved them! We'll be back as soon as possible!

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AngelFred
AngelFred

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent hike
Lots of forest
Takes 1½ hours at an average speed of 5 km/h
The hike does not start opposite the garage but a little before it

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Aldan24
Aldan24

Good evening and thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the route. See you soon for more adventures.

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Azimut71
Azimut71

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The trail is pleasant, wide, well maintained, and very well marked: nothing but pleasure. A steep climb in <2>.

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Aldan24
Aldan24

Thank you for your very favourable review. Have a nice Sunday.

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Camille24
Camille24

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike that takes us along beautiful forest paths and through two charming villages typical of the region. There are virtually no tarmac roads. The route is very hilly and the landscapes are varied. The area is extremely peaceful. We will definitely be doing it again!

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Aldan24
Aldan24

Thank you for your kind words, which I greatly appreciate. See you soon on new hikes

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Christian Renard
Christian Renard

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk with varied landscapes and two magnificent villages

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