Bread oven route in Bétaille

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This walk will introduce you to a charming village, which you’ll leave behind for a circular route offering varied landscapes, from the Dordogne valley plain towards the Lot hills and the pretty hamlet of Plagne. A long, gentle descent will delight you with views of the cliffs of the “Rivière Espérance” and the Gallic oppidum of Uxellodunum at Vayrac.
You’ll then walk alongside walnut groves before returning to the narrow streets of the village centre, the fountain and washhouse, its bustling centre with its shops, and the old wine press.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.05 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 449 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 430 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 741 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 404 ft
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Bétaille
Walnut groves
Place de la Fontaine

Description of the walk

There are three car parks in the village. Here, we’ve chosen the Place de la Mairie. For groups, it’s best to use the car park about 200 metres from the shops, towards Vayrac.

(S/E) From the information sign for the light blue-marked route, head towards the Place de la Fontaine; leave this square opposite to make your way to the church.

(1) Cross the D119, then take the small, steep path opposite, passing the castle ruins, before turning right at the cemetery to follow a footpath for 800 metres to reach Le Peyratel.

(2) Turn left until you reach a junction and continue straight on towards the Ruisseau du Palsou. When you reach the tarmac road again, turn left for 100 m and take a path on the left that winds up and down before rejoining the tarmac road for 100 metres.

(3) Turn left onto the path made of castine that follows the edge of the woodland, first on your right and then on your left. You will reach the hamlet of Plagne.

(4) Turn right and walk through the hamlet, passing the old bread oven. At the next junction, take the stone path on the left. At the four-way junction, head straight on towards Le Pilou.
(5) Look out for the boundary marker separating two municipalities, two departments and two regions! Cross the D119 with care and take the path opposite, which leads slightly downhill.

(6) You’ll reach a lovely viewpoint overlooking the Dordogne valley to the left and the oppidum of Uxellodunum opposite. Carry on straight ahead to a four-way junction.

(7) Continue straight on. Pass by the foot of an oak tree at least a hundred years old, then emerge onto a small road at a place called Pech de Cor.

(8) First turn right then left; follow the road for 1.5 km until you reach a T-junction at La Teulière.

(9) Turn right towards the village. Ignore two adjacent streets, then, at the bottom of the slope, turn left. Turn right immediately to reach the Place de la Fontaine, where you can admire the Saint-Georges fountain and washhouse.
Turn right one last time to reach the Place de la Mairie and its old wine press (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 404 ft - Town Hall Square. Near the - Gare de Bétaille
  2. 1 : mi 0.11 - alt. 427 ft - D119, church
  3. 2 : mi 0.72 - alt. 433 ft - Le Peyratel
  4. 3 : mi 1.27 - alt. 443 ft - Path on the left
  5. 4 : mi 2.18 - alt. 646 ft - Plagne
  6. 5 : mi 2.88 - alt. 705 ft - Le Pilou, standing stone
  7. 6 : mi 3.08 - alt. 686 ft - Viewpoint
  8. 7 : mi 3.5 - alt. 535 ft - Ségala junction
  9. 8 : mi 3.9 - alt. 463 ft - Old oak tree
  10. 9 : mi 4.66 - alt. 463 ft - La Teulière
  11. S/E : mi 5.05 - alt. 404 ft - Town Hall Square

Notes

Drinking fountain and toilets at Place de la Fontaine.
Toilets: on the right-hand side of the Post Office.

(2) Option1: continue to the junction, then take the path on the left leading to the road to Plagne. Turn right and rejoin the route at (4).

(7) Option2: turn left and stay on the same path until you reach the Ségala Haut junction (elevation 160). First turn left then right and head for the Teulière junction at (9). Complete the route.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Pierre CONTE
Pierre CONTE

So, you must have taken the wrong route at Plagne...

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MUMBEAUNE
MUMBEAUNE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The start of the route is interesting, but the rest is average. Not much to see.
We did it in January, so there was no one else on the route.
We didn't see any bread ovens.

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MUMBEAUNE
MUMBEAUNE

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

We did the route in January, so there was no one else around.
We didn't see any bread ovens.

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jano le doc
jano le doc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We went hiking on Sunday afternoon. It's an easy route that's also suitable for families, with beautiful sights to see, such as the Gariotte castle, an old wash house and bread oven, etc. The views are superb.
Avoid hiking in the summer heat.
Very well marked.
Thanks to the volunteers.

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Blandine46
Blandine46

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful walk around small villages, nature and tranquillity on the agenda.

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Pierre CONTE
Pierre CONTE

A few days ago, we repainted the signs. We plan to do this every year... to get such good reviews! Thank you.

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Visiorando
Visiorando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good signage. Congratulations!

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Pierre CONTE
Pierre CONTE

Thank you for leaving your comments.
A new route is currently under construction.
It will be longer and located in the Bétaille plain.
See you soon...

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JJMVA
JJMVA

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant walk, mainly on paths. The best part, when you reach the highest point after Plagne, is the beautiful view of the valley.

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Pierre CONTE
Pierre CONTE
• Edited:

Thank you for your comment and feedback. Yes, there is only one bread oven on this route...which is why it is called: the bread oven route. For your information, this oven will be completely renovated in 2024 or 2025.
The Bétaille Nature et Patrimoine Association is preparing asecond route, this one in the valley on the Dordogne and Laborie side. It will be approximately 12 km long.
It will be open in early spring...

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jo1703
jo1703

This future restoration is excellent news, as this oven has great architectural potential.

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Pierre CONTE
Pierre CONTE

Thank you for your comment and feedback. Yes, there is only one bread oven on this route...which is why it is called: the bread oven route. For your information, this oven will be completely renovated in 2024 or 2025.

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jo1703
jo1703

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We completed this beautiful route on the Causse de Bétaille on a lovely autumn afternoon, surrounded by nature in its first warm colours, and thoroughly enjoyed the walk. Admittedly, there is a bit of tarmac, but the road section is sometimes lined with beautiful houses of remarkable architecture. However, we only saw one bread oven.
Thanks to its author.

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Alain 19
Alain 19

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, fairly easy route. A charming village to explore, beautiful countryside and stunning views.

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Pierre CONTE
Pierre CONTE

Indeed, the end of the route is paved! Far too much... that's true.
Your comment will help us when planning future routes...

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