From the orchards to the banks of the Corrèze

The pink-marked ‘From the Orchards to the Banks of the Corrèze’ route, starting from Saint-Hilaire-Peyroux, offers lovely views over the Corrèze valley and follows the river.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.91 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,175 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,158 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,211 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 463 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park by the church in Saint-Hilaire-Peyroux.

(S/E) Cross the main road and take the street opposite. At the second junction, turn right into the street. Continue along a wide, downhill path through the woods.

(1) At the junction, continue left along the path, cross the stream and start climbing.

(2) When you reach the road, follow it to the left, then take the first path on the right. At the junction, turn left and continue uphill, before beginning the descent towards the Corrèze. Follow the pink markings carefully.

(3) When you reach the D141E2 road, turn right onto it and follow the banks of the Corrèze; on this stretch, there are picnic tables where you can stop for a break. It is also possible to park here and start the walk from the lowest point.

(4) Continue to the junction.

(5) Follow signs for Dessas, taking thethird road on the right uphill.

(6) At the junction, take the road on the left. Walk through the village of Dessas, then head downhill along the road.

(7) After the first bend, a path offers an alternative route to shorten the walk. This alternative route joins the (11) via a path not shown on the map. Continue along the road downhill.

(8) After the hamlet known as “Les Meydiaux”, take the road leading uphill to the right towards “Les Médiaux”. Pass the quarry on your left and take the first path leading uphill to the left. The path passes above the quarry. At the junction, continue to the left. The path joins the road as you reach the hamlet of Fougères.

(9) Turn right onto the road and turn right again at the next junction.

(10) Take the first path on the right and follow the pink markings.

(11) The alternative route joins this point on the right. Continue to the village of Saint-Hilaire-Peyroux. In the village, return to the starting point at the foot of the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 942 ft - Church car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.45 - alt. 650 ft - Turn left at the junction
  3. 2 : mi 0.7 - alt. 673 ft - Turn left
  4. 3 : mi 2.19 - alt. 492 ft - Pont Corrèze
  5. 4 : mi 2.64 - alt. 472 ft - Picnic area (parking available)
  6. 5 : mi 2.79 - alt. 463 ft - 3rd road on the right
  7. 6 : mi 3.21 - alt. 722 ft - Road before Dessas
  8. 7 : mi 3.4 - alt. 702 ft - Start of the alternative route
  9. 8 : mi 4.16 - alt. 587 ft - Start: Chemin aux Meydiaux
  10. 9 : mi 5.08 - alt. 1,129 ft - Road after Fougères
  11. 10 : mi 5.83 - alt. 1,191 ft - Start: Chemin
  12. 11 : mi 6.49 - alt. 1,047 ft - End of alternative route
  13. S/E : mi 6.91 - alt. 945 ft - Church car park

Notes

The route is shown on a sign opposite the church.
You can park at the picnic area, at the lowest point of the walk.
You can shorten the walk by taking the alternative route, which is only 7 km long.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
delangeb
delangeb

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

It’s not always easy to follow the signposts.
A slightly challenging walk for those with weak knees.

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Cat15
Cat15

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Really well signposted!
Well done👏

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Celineetfrederic
Celineetfrederic

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk. A bit too much road for our liking. Trail marked in pink

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piccolopripri
piccolopripri

Thanks! You’re right, the route was clearly marked. It’s not in the same area as Gimel, but we’ll have a car. AND we’ll be staying in St Hilaire.
Extend the route to Gimel by continuing on to Ruffaud. It’s not really marked on the map, so I can’t risk taking a group there without more details.
Bye!

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tmollard19
tmollard19

Hello,
This alternative route connects points 7 to 11 as described in the walk.
It is not near Gimel
From Gimel, you can continue towards Ruffaud by following the left bank of the Gimel as far as L’Estuflet and then carrying on along the path

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piccolopripri
piccolopripri

Hello, and thank you for the route. I’m looking for a walk to complement the one in Gimel.
You mention a 7km alternative route. Could you be a bit more specific? It’s not immediately obvious from looking at the map.
Thanks

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