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Confolent-Port-Dieu walks
The Dordogne lake at Prieuré Port-Dieu
A short walk to discover a beautiful site upstream from the Bort-les-Orgues dam.
The Lacustrine Dordogne at Monestier-Port-Dieu
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
A very short round trip walk offering a beautiful view of the Dordogne upstream from the Bort-les Orgues dam and Château de Val.
Discover Ussel
A mini-hike to discover the historic centre of the small medieval town of Ussel.
The electric Dordogne in Bort-les-Orgues
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.
Gour des Chevaux Waterfall
Very pretty waterfall on the Burande stream, just south of La Tour-d'Auvergne. Another beautiful waterfall nearby, see the "Things to see" section.
Tour of the Orgues de Bort-les-Orgues
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
A short walk for a beautiful view of the Dordogne gorges, at the confluence with the Diège.
Discover the small built heritage around Chastreix
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
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
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.
Sentier du Milan trail in Liginiac
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.
Visit Murat-le-Quaire
A walk to discover this village in the Dordogne valley, located in the hills above La Bourboule.
The Saut de la Saule
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
A beautiful hike that partly follows theGR®30along a wooded path with little elevation gain. Beautiful views of the various lakes of Crégut, Tact, Laspialade and Taurons and towards the Monts du Sancy.
Couzan Castle and the Rhue Gorges
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
A circular route mainly through forest and along the shores of Lakes Taurons, Crégut and Tact.
Discover the old Triouzoune power station.
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.