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Confolent-Port-Dieu – La Bournerie
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11.17 mi
+2,182 ft
-2,549 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Confolent-Port-Dieu (Corrèze)
The route starts in the village of Confolent-Port-Dieu, where the River Dordogne enters the Corrèze.A lovely start to the walk: you’ll follow the reservoir of the Bort-les-Orgues dam along a route that’s already full of stunning views.
The Dordogne lake at Prieuré Port-Dieu
0.57 mi
+121 ft
-112 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Confolent-Port-Dieu (Corrèze)
A short walk to discover a beautiful site upstream from the Bort-les-Orgues dam.
The Lacustrine Dordogne at Monestier-Port-Dieu
3.19 mi
+574 ft
-597 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Monestier-Port-Dieu (Corrèze)
A short circular route, mostly through the woods, with two return trips: the first to reach the banks of the Dordogne, which here is a lake just upstream from the Bort-les-Orgues dam, and the second to discover the Site de la Vie, a pretty viewpoint with an orientation table.
The Dordogne lake at the Mont site
0.41 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from Sarroux (Corrèze)
A very short round trip walk offering a beautiful view of the Dordogne upstream from the Bort-les Orgues dam and Château de Val.
Siauve Beach - Val Castle
1.83 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Lanobre (Cantal)
A pleasant route overlooking Lake Bort-les-Orgues, leading from La Siauve beach to Val Castle. The short distance of the route makes it possible to consider a circular route.
Discover Ussel
0.60 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Ussel (Corrèze) (Corrèze)
A mini-hike to discover the historic centre of the small medieval town of Ussel.
The electric Dordogne in Bort-les-Orgues
10.13 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,903 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
A hike, mainly in the forest, on the heights of Bort-les-Orgues, passing by a few viewpoints and at the foot of the rock formations.
Chemin de la Croix Bastide in Bort-les-Orgues
2.84 mi
+548 ft
-561 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
Walk to the Croix Bastide with views of the Orgues and the town. From the Croix Bastide, there is a beautiful view of the valley and the Orgues de Bort-les-Orgues. The descent is via a very small shaded road (reserved for local residents).
Bort-les-Orgues - Roche-le-Peyroux
14.04 mi
+2,562 ft
-1,969 ft
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
A magnificent stage with enchanted forests, rocky outcrops and landscapes reminiscent of Watteau.A real spectacle.
Gour des Chevaux Waterfall
0.18 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
0h 05
Easy
Departure from La Tour-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Very pretty waterfall on the Burande stream, just south of La Tour-d'Auvergne. Another beautiful waterfall nearby, see the "Things to see" section.
The ‘Electric Dordogne’ in Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne
9.08 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,224 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route starting from Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne, with two round trips added to the route: the first along the fast-flowing Dordogne, just past the first dam on its course, just downstream from La Bourboule; the second to climb to the summit of the Petit Puy de Châteauneuf, for a beautiful viewpoint. A Sully lime tree and a 12th-century carved archway in the village of Saint-Sauves round off this outing.
Roche-le-Peyroux - Le Maury Campsite
10.12 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,145 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Roche-le-Peyroux (Corrèze)
A short stage with breathtaking views, the beautiful village of Liginiac and a swim in Lake Triouzoune to finish.
Tour of the Orgues de Bort-les-Orgues
4.46 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
Short circular to discover Bort-les-Orgues from the top of the organ pipes (cliffs) that gave this charming little town its name.
Moderator's warning: Please note! A notice dated 7 September 2020 indicates that the section between (5) and (6) is closed.
Panoramic view of the Dordogne at the Saint-Nazaire site
0.83 mi
+180 ft
-197 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien-près-Bort (Corrèze)
A short walk for a beautiful view of the Dordogne gorges, at the confluence with the Diège.
Discover the small built heritage around Chastreix
3.58 mi
+364 ft
-367 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Chastreix (Puy-de-Dôme)
A route to discover an exceptional heritage: a Gallic bridge, a shepherd's hut, then you will enter the legend of the Devil's Step. (Information boards are installed with information!) You will also discover a waterfall and, along the way, old drinking troughs that evoke the history of agriculture in the past.
Gagne Valley
9.98 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,270 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chastreix (Puy-de-Dôme)
La Gagne is a pretty river that rises from the confluence of three streams of the same name, upstream from Chastreix. This circular route crosses them several times. Added to this route is a first return trip to the Cascade des Essarts, then a second to the Montagne du Mont, at the foot of the Sancy.
Essarts Waterfall
2.82 mi
+361 ft
-354 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Chastreix (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant, peaceful and easy route to discover a waterfall, with a picnic area and, on the way back, a view of a deer farm.
The bread oven and the Auvergne cross at Chastreix
2.20 mi
+476 ft
-492 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Chastreix (Puy-de-Dôme)
A small mountain village, Chastreix and its 12th-century Saint-Bonnet church, listed as a historic monument.
The association Chemins et patrimoine aux pays des Toupis works to promote the local heritage and hiking trails.
Sentier du Milan trail in Liginiac
4.31 mi
+768 ft
-791 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Liginiac (Corrèze)
Set off to explore this trail, which will take you to the Roc Grand viewpoint via the Saut de Juillac and a view of the Monts du Cantal. You can also discover one of the most beautiful views of the Gorges de la Dordogne, with almost 180° visibility. If you're lucky, you may see a bird of prey flying over the gorges.
Mirambel Forest
4.71 mi
+315 ft
-312 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy (Corrèze) (Corrèze)
This route takes you through one of the most beautiful deciduous forests on the Millevaches plateau.
The village of Saint-Rémy is also well worth a visit.
Visit Murat-le-Quaire
0.85 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Murat-le-Quaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk to discover this village in the Dordogne valley, located in the hills above La Bourboule.
The Saut de la Saule
3.84 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Vebret (Cantal)
A short, easy, shaded circular walk from Cheyssac (in the commune of Vebret in Cantal) to the Saut de la Saule, a steep-sided gorge on the Rhue.
The Rhue is a tributary of the Dordogne that separates Cantal and Corrèze (and therefore Auvergne from Limousin) near Bort-Les-Orgues.
Tour of the lakes between Cantal and Puy de Dôme
6.01 mi
+472 ft
-486 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Trémouille (Cantal)
A lovely walk that partly follows theGR®®30along a wooded path with little elevation gain. Beautiful views over the various lakes – Crégut, Tact, Laspialade and Taurons – and towards the Monts du Sancy.
Couzan Castle and the Rhue Gorges
7.17 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Antignac (Cantal)
Circular route in the countryside north of Antignac, through fields and woods, to discover a pretty château and the Gorges de la Rhue.
Lakes and woods starting from Saint-Genès-Champespe
8.72 mi
+656 ft
-673 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champespe (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route mainly through forest and along the shores of Lakes Taurons, Crégut and Tact.
Camping le Maury - Bivouac at Vent Haut
15.69 mi
+1,824 ft
-2,011 ft
8h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Liginiac (Corrèze)
Another superb stage combining ancient stone buildings, wild nature, agriculture and breathtaking views of the Dordogne. And the icing on the cake is that you can almost touch the river!
The Trémouille Forest
5.13 mi
+558 ft
-538 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Trémouille (Cantal)
As you pass a beech or spruce tree over a hundred years old, you may be lucky enough to spot wild boar, roe deer or other large animals. Discretion is essential.
Discover the old Triouzoune power station.
3.86 mi
+459 ft
-443 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Neuvic (Corrèze)
A circular route with some slightly technical sections, but a detour that is well worth it to reach the Triouzoune and the remains of an old power station dating from 1910, which has been replaced by a dam upstream.
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