Sainte-Florence

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A bucolic, hilly hike with beautiful views. It starts with a steep climb, but once you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with a beautiful view of the Dordogne valley and Castillon-la-Bataille. The route takes you through vineyards, woods and meadows, with little tarmac. It ends with another steep climb, but less steep than the one at the start.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 118 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 117 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 88 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 12 m
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Panorama from St Pey Church
Tuscat Mill
St Florence

Description of the walk

Park in the car park of Sainte-Florence church.

(S/E) Take the path that climbs up to the first plateau.

(1) Turn right at the first plateau, which offers beautiful views of the Dordogne valley. Continue to the next fork.

(2) Turn left and continue climbing. Walk along the edge of the woods overlooking the valley. You will see several pidgeon hunting huts along the path. Cross a road and continue.

(3) Continue along this path, which turns left and then right. Continue along the edge of the woods, then leave them behind to pass through the vineyards and return to the Route de Cardeneau crossroads.

(4) Turn left, cross the next road and take Impasse le Gât opposite. Cross this hamlet and continue to Moulin de Tuscat.

(5) Go around it by turning right just before the entrance, then follow the edge of the woods towards a large isolated oak tree. Join the road (D126).

(6) Cross it and the hamlet of Pourjac via Impasse de Pourjac. Find a path at the end of the cul-de-sac, follow it downhill through the undergrowth and reach the Cablanc road.

(7) Turn right onto it to reach Cablanc.

(8) Turn left towards La Valade, then Loustalet and Belliquet.

(9) Pass this locality and follow the road until you reach a path at La Gamage stream.

(10) Take the path on the right and join the fork in the circular.

(2) Retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 13 m - Car park at Sainte-Florence Church
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 63 m - On the right
  3. 2 : km 0.71 - alt. 58 m - Fork to the left
  4. 3 : km 1.82 - alt. 76 m - Pidgeon hunting huts
  5. 4 : km 3.37 - alt. 87 m - Crossroads at Route de Cardeneau
  6. 5 : km 4.71 - alt. 78 m - Tuscat Mill
  7. 6 : km 5.41 - alt. 85 m - Crossing the D126
  8. 7 : km 6.13 - alt. 17 m - Cablanc Road
  9. 8 : km 6.59 - alt. 24 m - On the left, head towards Château La Valade
  10. 9 : km 7.47 - alt. 16 m - Belliquet
  11. 10 : km 8.05 - alt. 15 m - Near the - Gamage (rivière) - Affluent de la Dordogne
  12. S/E : km 9.72 - alt. 14 m - car park at Sainte-Florence Church

Notes

Alternative: it is possible to shorten the route to 8.5 km. To do this, after the (4), turn right onto the D126, then right again towards Cablanc and join the (8).

Important: this route is off the beaten track. All the landmarks mentioned in the description (place names, castle names, but also high-voltage power lines, bridges, etc.) are shown on the corresponding IGN 1/25,000 map, but are not always shown on the reduced map.
We strongly recommend that you either purchase the map or use the app on a smartphone, which will also allow you to be geolocated at all times so you can track your movements accurately.
The route may cross or follow other marked routes. It is tempting to follow the markings! Unless otherwise specified, do not stray from the route.
The use of walking sticks can be very useful and reassuring. In addition to providing stability, they improve the distribution of effort.

Worth a visit

Parking is available in front of a 12th-century church.
The beautiful Tuscat Mill, which has been converted into a residence.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Xavier Pradeau
Xavier Pradeau

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike through vineyards and woods, slight elevation gain, downside at this time of year is the tall grass (ticks).

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isèrevercors
isèrevercors

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

hello, I had already done this short hike, which is always very pleasant and very green. But I prefer to do it in reverse to avoid the big hill at the end of the route. It's less pleasant in the rain, of course, and there are lots of
trees across the path... I was lucky enough to be able to enter this little church
exhibition.

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RENARD Jean
RENARD Jean

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 : No

A very beautiful hike with lovely views over the Dordogne valley.
After point 4, I recommend going to the church of St Pey de Castets. The detour is 600 metres there and back, and the view from the church porch is simply magnificent.

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etoileliott
etoileliott

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Very beautiful hike, beautiful scenery
I recommend this hike
😊

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BADIA
BADIA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike undertaken in mixed weather in the morning and sunny in the afternoon. The paths seem to be passable all year round. Alternating woods and vineyards, slightly hilly, offering beautiful panoramic views. In May, nature is radiant and wild orchids can be seen along the paths (two varieties spotted). The Touscat mill is private property, so you must turn right along the vineyards before arriving at the property so as not to disturb the occupants who have created a little corner of paradise for themselves (the beautifully renovated mill is, however, accessible by stairs).
Please note that after Chateau Cablanc, you can follow the route along the vineyards to avoid the road (which is very quiet, despite everything), but do not go to the end, otherwise you will have to turn back and go back up the road.
The church of Ste Florence on the hillside, typical of the Entre-Deux-Mers region, is very pretty.
There are no particular difficulties in finding your way around.
Thank you for this route.

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Remi Fourcade
Remi Fourcade

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike with views.
No signposts.

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Kheltan
Kheltan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike on a plateau overlooking the Dordogne valley. As the trees had not yet grown their leaves at this time of year, we were able to enjoy the view in many places.
We came across many pidgeon hunting huts along the way, which fortunately were empty when we passed by (01/03/21).
We didn't meet a soul on this path, so if you want peace and quiet, go for it!

The description is fairly accurate and the route is easy to follow, although using a GPS is still a good idea to avoid any confusion.

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isèrevercors
isèrevercors
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello, very pleasant, bucolic hike, be careful as the landmarks are not always obvious, very beautiful viewpoint, pretty little church, easy

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seguidine
seguidine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,
We deviated slightly from the hike, taking an additional descent to "Le Vigneau" and climbing back up to "Cassagne". An unnecessary detour, which increased the difficulty.
A beautiful hike, the slopes are steep, we saw everyone struggling a bit.
I wasn't leading the walk, there was a much more qualified leader.
Thank you for the route.

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chrismiche
chrismiche

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very pleasant rando parish specific to Brittany... with beautiful scenery
To be repeated
CFMF

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GARGAROS
GARGAROS

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful hike with interesting views. Half trail, half road. Numerous pidgeon hunting huts.

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

Thank you for your comments. Indeed, many woodlands should be avoided during the hunting season, and some areas display the dates.
Bruno 33500

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

Thank you for these detailed comments. Indeed, this route includes many "discoveries," but I am having difficulty finding vineyards under trees in this area...
Take it with a smile...
However, on all the routes I have been walking for years, there are still a few sections with significant shade.
I hope you get to discover them!
Happy hiking.
Bruno 33500

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Gegegadjo
Gegegadjo
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Positive points
-pleasant route. ... Peaceful... Suitable for everyone.
-passes by a pretty mill. ... past pretty stone houses ... pretty châteaux
- lovely views of the Dordogne
Negative
- the route is almost entirely exposed to the sun. ... Avoid hiking when it is very hot
- only tarmac from point 7 to point 10. ... Fortunately, the road is not very busy

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Manakats
Manakats

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Thanks to Bruno33500 for this very pleasant hike with beautiful views.
We highly recommend it.

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