Clergoux walks

Hike around a magnificent castle and ponds in the Sédières National Forest.

Discover the paths and small hamlets overlooking Lake Marcillac-La-Croisille, between the Doustre and the Labissière pine forest.

A short walk in the Corrèze forest, very pleasant during the porcini mushroom season. A walk with no particular difficulties.

Walk above the Gorges de la Dordogne, through former chestnut plantations, a restored market garden, along an old Roman road, tracks and forest paths.

A short hike but with a significant elevation gain. Beautiful views over the Dordogne. Visit to the Jardin de Bardot. Explore the penstock of the hydroelectric dam. See safety precautions in the ‘Practical Information’ section.

The Montane river plunges into the ravine in three successive waterfalls, and there is a village with a medieval character. This route around this beautiful, steep-sided valley also allows you to discover the ruins of the church of Saint-Étienne-de-Braguse, the site of La Gour with its fourth waterfall and the ruins of the mill. The hike continues towards the waterfalls and the old toll bridge. This route does not go directly to the three waterfalls, which require a fee to access!

A family walk that allows you to admire the magnificent Gimel waterfalls from afar, visit the Saint-Étienne de Braguse Chapel, abandoned in the middle of the woods, and visit the village of Gimel and its church.

This is a short walk starting from the magnificent calvary of Bassignac-le-Haut, offering one of the most beautiful views of the Dordogne. It is an easy walk, with part of the route on a quiet road.

Hiking in the woods in the Corrèze countryside. An exceptional site that is a must-see: Gimel and its waterfalls.

A short walk, ideal for families. It starts gently through the woods, then takes you down a small “hollow” before climbing back up to Redenat and returning to the starting point. No traffic guaranteed. The wooded paths are well-maintained and the road section is safe.

This route takes you through the Corrèze Gorges, between Bar and Corrèze, and allows you to admire the waterfalls and pools, which are particularly spectacular when the river is flowing at medium or high levels. Most of the route follows shaded paths or tracks, making it pleasant in hot weather. Hiking difficulty: see Practical Information

A very pleasant circular route through fields and woods, with no major difficulties, in the heart of the Xaintrie Blanche, taking you to the region’s highest point, the Puy du Bassin, which rises to 709 m.

Leave Lapleau via the Gorges de la Luzège, heading towards a historic monument in Haute Corrèze: the Rochers Noirs Viaduct, on a more challenging trail than the one that starts in Soursac.

A beautiful hike on a sunny slope of the Dordogne valley, where the fast-flowing waters of the Glane river run, dominated by the village of Servières-le-Château, renowned for its architectural heritage.

A walk through the woods following part of the Way of St James.

This route takes you along a very quiet road and narrow paths on either side of the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs viaduct to a metal suspension footbridge over the Luzège. Lovely views of the viaduct and the Luzège Valley.

A walk through woods and lovely views over wide meadows, crossing the Céronne river time and again There are no signposts, but there are numerous small posts along the route indicating directions (localities and hamlets), installed by the “Chandareurs”, the Navaroise walking and mountain biking association.

A lovely route along quiet roads and wide paths around Sainte-Fortunade. This walk offers the chance to admire the exterior of the 15th-century Château de Sainte-Fortunade.

You will set off to explore the natural heritage of Soursac by heading towards Lac du Pont-Aubert. You will follow the Tacot trail, visiting the Jardin de Firmin and its cabin with a breathtaking view over the Luzège Valley. You will reach the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs and the Himalayan footbridge.

The hike first takes you up the Franche Valeine stream, where you can admire the beautiful, large waterfalls dotted along its course. After a connecting section, you descend to reach the Ruisseau des Rochettes gorges and waterfalls, then rejoin the Franche Valeine and follow it upstream to the car park where the hike began. Most of the route passes through wilderness areas untouched by human activity.

Set off along the forest paths to discover the five ponds in the commune of Lamazière-Basse: the ponds of Viers, Montsour, Ganes, Grenouiller and Trompette.

A circular in the heart of Les Monnedières that takes you past numerous streams and through the region's wooded puys, which give the Limousin mountains their distinctive character. Option to extend the walk with an 8.5 km route; 2 hours 45 minutes

This beautiful circular trail first takes you up to the heights overlooking Argentat. Enjoy beautiful views and discover the pretty hamlet of Aumont. In the second part, along the banks of the Dordogne, the trail takes you through the quayside district of Argentat and continues to a nature reserve. At the end of the trail, you cross the Dordogne via the Sablier dam.

Treat the whole family to a relaxing break in an enchanting setting along the Deiro, where you can learn about the history of the renovated mills. A refreshing spot during the hot summer months, where the more adventurous can dip their feet in the water or even find small pools as they cross the Deiro.

The Tour de la Xaintrie Blanche starts from Argentat, following aGRP®® trail. The first stage takes us via the Sablier Dam, Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle and Les Tours de Merle to Saint-Cirgues-La-Loutre. The second stage will take us towards Saint-Julien-aux-Bois, Saint-Privat and Darazac, before reaching Le Rieu, a stone’s throw from the Chastang Dam. The third and final stage will follow the Dordogne towards Lac de Feyt, heading for Servières-le-Château and Charlannes, before returning to Argentat.

A bucolic hike around the charming village of Saint-Hilaire-Luc, passing by the Près Clos and an old wash house frozen in time, walking in figure eights through woods and meadows.

A beautiful outing in the Monédières, starting with the ascent of the knoll at May (900m) and the descent into the Puy de Chauzeix forest, leading to the Étang de Ganezande.

A peaceful hike through rolling countryside criss-crossed by brooks and streams, through woods and pastures.

A pleasant route in the hills above the Dordogne valley, with some lovely views, starting from Monceaux, an interesting village with its traditional houses.

A pleasant hike leading to the summit of Knoll Mary, which overlooks the Freysselines cirque and the Ganezande Pond. At the summit, equipped with an orientation table, there are beautiful views of the surrounding area.

A circular in the heart of the Corrèze forest, starting with a view of the church's free-standing bell tower, unique in France, and the wrought iron sculptures surrounding the monument. Set off to explore the deciduous and coniferous woods, listening to the sounds of the trees and birds, and if you're lucky, you may even encounter some wild animals.

Set off to explore the forest trails along the edge of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park and the banks of the Triouzoune, where you can stop for a picnic.

A family hike starting from the Notre-Dame du Deveix Chapel, taking forest paths to the hamlet of Bonnessaigne, where you can look for reused stones on the villagers' houses that once belonged to an old abbey.

Follow the peaceful course of the River Vianon before climbing towards the peaks, a hike combining the coolness of the forest with a sunny summit. You can enjoy a refreshing break by the river.