Route du Pont des Gouttes in Saint-Avit-Saint-Nazaire

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The walk takes you through the heart of the countryside, past apple trees, vineyards, maize fields and more. You’ll cross the Pont des Gouttes and discover one of the most beautiful Carthusian monasteries in the Périgord, dating from 1686. This route is suitable for all ages.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.38 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 4 m
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    Descent: - 5 m
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    Highest point: 29 m
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    Lowest point: 24 m
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Description of the walk

From Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, take the D936 towards Bergerac. At the junction, after the sign for Les Briands, turn right and head for the Baignerie car park, formerly a guesthouse, at the junction of the Route des Petits Briands and the Route du Temple.

(S/E) Following the signposts, follow the road to reach the hamlet of Les Petits Briands. You will discover, or rediscover, that agriculture remains a flagship of the commune.

(1) Turn right and continue through orchards, vineyards of the Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux appellation and then woods. Cross the rustic bridge over the Ruisseau des Gouttes. You may spot deer, hares and rabbits throughout your walk.

(2) At the road, turn right, cross the railway line and continue to Les Barathons.

(3) Turn right, cross the Ruisseau des Gouttes again and continue to the next fork.

(4) Turn right onto the north-west-facing path. At the edge of the woods, turn left and head towards the hamlet of La Grande Pièce.

(5) Return to the starting point, passing in front of “Le Jardin”, a private perennial garden. (Admission fee) (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 29 m - La Baignerie car park
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 28 m - Les Petits Briands
  3. 2 : km 1.31 - alt. 27 m - Turn right onto the road
  4. 3 : km 1.91 - alt. 28 m - The Barathons
  5. 4 : km 2.61 - alt. 27 m - Path on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.11 - alt. 28 m - La Grande Pièce
  7. S/E : km 4.38 - alt. 28 m - La Baignerie car park

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.3 / 5
mithe.leblanc
mithe.leblanc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk with our two dogs in the sunshine, no difficulties whatsoever.
A few small information boards along the route, created by a local school class.

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Caroseline
Caroseline

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It's fine, but not very interesting.

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Vika
Vika

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The route is very well signposted. Just a quick note: you can’t park in the Baignerie car park, as it’s now private property. We were politely asked to park further away. So we carried on along the small road and very quickly found a little space on the left to park. Right in front of the first signpost marking the start of the walk! Vika

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jpth8
jpth8

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A short, easy walk across the plain, suitable for everyone. Please note that in hot weather, much of the route is in direct sunlight! Don’t forget your hats and water bottles.

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Véronique Van Bemst
Véronique Van Bemst

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant walk offering a glimpse into the heart of the Dordogne...
Well-written description.
A walk well worth recommending!

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Zaza24000
Zaza24000

A lovely walk with some beautiful scenery and very clear signposting, complete with detailed information about the local area. I highly recommend it

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didouwalk
didouwalk

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Thank you for this lovely walk. The first half is shaded near the famous little wooden bridge (very romantic); the last three kilometres are in the blazing sun (don’t forget your hat) … but the effort is rewarded by beautiful scenery dotted with cypress trees, giving it a touch of Tuscany … right on your doorstep

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